Antiques & Collectibles Insurance
A homeowners policy caps collectibles at a small amount per category and pays depreciated value. If your collection matters, it should be covered for what it is actually worth, agreed on before a loss.
What Antiques & Collectibles Insurance Covers
Every carrier's policy wording differs a little. This is how antiques & collectibles coverage typically works, and where people most often get surprised at claim time.
Typically covered
The core protections in most policies.
- Agreed valueYou and the carrier agree on each item's value up front, usually from an appraisal. After a covered total loss, that is what you are paid.
- Scheduled itemsIndividual pieces listed on the policy with their own limits, removed from the low homeowners sublimits.
- Mysterious disappearanceMany collectibles policies cover items that simply go missing, which a standard policy often will not.
- BreakageAccidental breakage of fragile items like glass, ceramics, and pottery, which is frequently excluded otherwise or requires an add-on.
- Newly acquired itemsShort-term automatic coverage for pieces you just bought, until you add them to the schedule.
Usually not covered
The gaps worth asking about before you need them.
- Gradual deteriorationFading, insects, and slow damage from humidity or light are not covered losses.
- Damage during restorationItems being repaired or refinished are often excluded while in the restorer's care.
- Unscheduled itemsPieces never listed and valued remain under the low homeowners limits.
- Items held for saleDealer inventory needs a commercial policy, not a personal collection policy.
Getting a Antiques & Collectibles Quote From Us
Tell us what you have
A short call or the quote form. Have your current declarations page handy if you already carry coverage.
We shop the carriers
As an independent agency we quote it with several companies, not just one, and compare the actual coverage, not only the premium.
You choose, we stay with you
We walk you through the options, set it up, and handle renewals, changes, and claims help from our office on South 7th Street.
Antiques & Collectibles Coverage in the Wabash Valley
Parke County and the surrounding area are antique country, and plenty of Wabash Valley homes hold heirlooms and collections far beyond their homeowners limits. We work alongside professional appraisers so values hold up if you ever file a claim.
Antiques & Collectibles Insurance FAQ
Does homeowners insurance cover antiques?
Do I need an appraisal?
What kinds of items can be covered?
What if I buy something new for my collection?
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