What’s important to you is important to us, so we go the extra mile to help you make sure your valuables stay safe.
Ronald & Noah | New York, NY
After Ronald and Noah’s one-of-a-kind sculpture was damaged, Chubb responded quickly to ensure their beloved piece was made whole again.
According to a new Valuable Collections survey from Chubb, consumers are continuing to expand their personal valuable collections using online auctions and social media, often purchasing art sight unseen.
If you're adding to your collection, you're not alone.
While typical homeowner’s policies are designed to protect your home and what’s inside, there is usually limited coverage for valuable possessions—such as jewelry and watches, fine art, and wine—that may get lost, stolen, or damaged. With a Chubb Valuable Articles policy, you can protect the special possessions that matter to you.
Items enthused about/collected include:
Scott K. | Dallas, TX
Within just a week of damaging his watch, Scott had a check in hand for the full amount of the repairs.
When the unexpected happens, you’ll want to make sure you have the right insurance coverage to protect your valuables and collectibles.
Worldwide coverage
Our insurance protects your covered valuables at home and across the globe, and covers most causes of loss, with no deductible.
Individualized coverage
We offer flexible coverage options to meet your unique needs, whether you own one high-valued item or a number of collections.
Protecting your delicate items
We cover breakage of fragile possessions like fine china, crystal, and porcelain.
Agreed value feature
We’ll work with you upfront to determine the value of your items. Then, for covered total losses, you’ll get 100% of the agreed value as a cash settlement.
Paying market value
If the market value of an item on your policy has increased before a loss so that it exceeds the amount of coverage for that item, we’ll pay the market value—up to 150% of the amount of your itemized coverage.
Automatic coverage for new items
If you already have itemized jewelry, fine art, wine, or other collectibles, newly acquired items are covered for up to 90 days (25% of the itemized coverage).*
Premium discounts
We’ll offer a premium discount if you typically keep certain jewelry items in a bank vault.
Liberal appraisal requirements
We only require appraisals for individual jewelry pieces valued at $100,000 or more, fine art items valued at $250,000 or more, and wine valued at $50,000 or more. Otherwise, we just need a detailed description and estimated value.
The choice is yours
You can decide whether to repair or replace an item, at the merchant of your choice, or keep the cash.
Like other types of investments, items such as fine art, jewelry and watches, wine, and other collectibles can fluctuate in value over time. If that happens, your insurance coverage might not fully protect you in the event of a loss. We suggest getting new appraisals for your valuables every 3-5 years and assessing your policy limits to make sure they reflect your actual risk.
We can connect you with appraisers and other resources to help ensure that your valuables are properly valued and protected.
With high levels of experience in the field, Chubb’s Fine Art & Collections Specialists are passionate about what they do and the clients they advise. This team of in-house specialists comes from diverse backgrounds in the global art market, including museums, art warehouses, auction houses, art galleries, art fairs, art research and market analytics, and art advisory firms.
Many have advanced degrees, certificates, and relevant training from New York University’s Art Appraisal Program and the International Society of Appraisers, the Gemological Institute of America, and the Society of Wine Educators.
Together, Chubb's Fine Art & Collections Specialists provide a full suite of consultative and collection management services for the display, preservation, transportation, storage, and value of fine art, jewelry, wine, and other collectibles.
These services are available for no additional cost and include, but are not limited to:
Make sure your valuables are insured to their full market value. Check out these articles and resources to learn more about getting appraisals and insurance coverage for your valuables.
Discover more about Chubb’s Masterpiece Valuables coverage and find out how to get started today.
Getting a good art appraiser is key to establishing the actual value of your pieces.
Learn more about our Masterpiece Valuable Articles Insurance for your collectible wine.
New York Academy of Art
To help support the next generation of artists, Chubb sponsors three post-graduate fellows every year at the New York Academy of Art.
The Winter Show
Chubb is proud to sponsor The Winter Show, a leading art, antiques, and design fair, featuring 70 of the world’s top experts in fine and decorative arts. Held at the historic Park Avenue Armory, The Winter Show is owned by and benefits New York’s East Side House Settlement.
Art Basel Miami
As an official partner of Art Basel Miami, a renowned art fair connecting art collectors, galleries, and artists, Chubb showcases the work of our New York Academy of Art post-graduate fellowship recipients.