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By Tom Kirkpatrick |
May 9, 2011
An online appraisal may give claimants false hope when it comes to the true value of their belongings.
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By Tom Kirkpatrick |
April 6, 2011
Establishing authenticity can be tricky, especially when it comes to a treasured item believed to have been made in 15th century China.
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By Tom Kirkpatrick |
February 23, 2011
What do you do when an insured is claiming $100,000 to replace a sculpture? Call a claims specialist in to assess the damages.
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By Tom Kirkpatrick |
January 21, 2011
How do you find the replacement cost value for an item made for only a few years in the 1940s by an obscure manufacturer and with little-to-no sales history?
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By Tom Kirkpatrick |
October 19, 2010
If an adjuster doesn't look hard enough or in the right places, he could end up overpaying a claim by a significant amount. A limited edition sculpture by Lalique, a world-renowned crystal sculpture and glassware designers, provided such a challenge.
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By Tom Kirkpatrick |
July 27, 2010
In this month's contents conundrum, an adjuster finds himself in the challenging position of having to assess the value of a stolen item: a much-coveted animal tranquilizer gun.
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By Tom Kirkpatrick |
June 4, 2010
Who knew that you could own and operate a radio-controlled, military-style aircraft measuring nine-and-half feet long, with retractable landing gear and twin jet engines capable of reaching speeds up to 300 mph?
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By Tom Kirkpatrick |
April 26, 2010
This real-life case provides a great example of how having the right information can quickly clarify the true value of a unique collectible.
