Your Trustworthy Source
for Co-op/Condo, Renters and Home Insurance in NYC & Beyond
Call: 212.406.7300 Get a Quote
request a free quote

Blog

New Baubles May Need New York Jewelry Insurance Coverage

Posted on February 16, 2011

Gifts of Jewelry Deserve Some Love of Their Own

Antique art nouveau dragonfly pendant

Valentine’s Day is a dream for sellers of roses, chocolate and jewelry, and plenty of fun for people who both give and receive them as gifts. But only one of the three represents an investment an owner should insure.

If you gave or received a pricey present that sparkles, we at Gotham Brokerage Co., Inc., are thrilled for you. But we also want this gift cared for because love alone won’t protect it. We love our baubles in NYC; jewelry insurance coverage is easy to overlook because some losses are technically covered under most renter and homeowner policies. But those policies typically set limits on reimbursement for loss or theft of jewelry and precious stones, sometimes as low as $500 or $1,000.

In general, people who own expensive jewelry should ask their insurance companies about endorsements or floaters that often can result in full replacement cost if the item is stolen or damaged. Some firms offer stand-alone policies just for jewelry.

A few other tips for someone who’s just received a nice Valentine’s rock-in-a-box:

After a few bad years in the recession, jewelry is showing signs of a comeback. Nationwide, jewelry sales rose to a record $63.4 billion in 2010 after two consecutive years of decline, according to a recent Jewelers Board of Trade report based on Commerce Department data. Of course, more sales mean more opportunities for thieves, and insuring your valuables is always a good idea.

We at Gotham Insurance Co., Inc., have ensured New Yorkers’ precious belongings for more than 50 years, in all five boroughs and throughout the Tri-State area. We know our clients value their great-grandmothers’ keepsakes as much as the engagement ring accepted over a romantic dinner on a chilly night in February 2011, and we’d love to talk with you about how to craft the best coverage for your prized jewels.

Gotham Brokerage Co., Inc. is a family run insurance brokerage serving New Yorkers for over 50 years. We specialize in the insurance needs for those living in the city and provide a full range of insurance products designed specifically for the city.