Should I insure my watch?

To adequately protect your watch or watch collection, from incidents like accidental damage, you’ll need to buy additional coverage. One option is an endorsement, which is also referred to as a “floater.” An endorsement specifically insures your watch, or other item, outlined in the insurance policy. You should have your watch professionally appraised to be certain you insure it for its proper value.

Umbrella insurance is another insurance product that can help protect your valuables. Umbrella insurance is extra liability insurance that kicks in once your home insurance liability limits have been reached. Should you be hit with a major lawsuit, umbrella insurance can help protect your financial assets, as well as valuables, like your watch.

Protecting Your Watch From Theft or Loss

When travelling, store your watch in the hotel room safe. At home, your watch collection should be kept in a quality safe that’s bolted to the floor. You should also consider getting a monitored home security system to help protect your watch collection. This can help minimize the chance your watch will be stolen and may reduce your homeowners insurance premium at the same time. Also, ensure your watch is protected from accidental damage. Consider checking into a jewelers mutual insurance group.

Before making any final decisions on your insurance company, it is important to learn as much as you can about your local insurance providers, and the coverages they offer. Call your local insurance agent to clear up any questions that you might have. Questions to consider asking include, “What is the best coverage plan for me/my family/my situation?” “What are the minimum coverage requirements in my state and what form of coverage do you recommend?” “Do you guys offer any bundle discounts if I take out both my auto insurance and home insurance with you?” and “What is the average rate of insurance quotes you guys offer?”

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Insuring your watch and other expensive items gives you peace of mind. If you are worried that your valuables are not fully covered, give us a call today. We can help you compare a wide variety of policies to find one that meets your needs and your budget.