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Underwriting Guidelines

Same day quotes & binding

  • Items to $500,000
  • Schedules to $2,500,000
  • Higher limits available
  • Highly knowledgeable underwriters
  • Best rates (admitted & non-admitted)

Jewelry eligibility

  • All jewelry and watches over $1,000 in value
  • Antique and period jewelry
  • One-of-a-kind pieces
  • Sorry, no loose stones

Coverage

  • ISO Personal Articles Floater (Jewelry Floater)
  • All risk coverage with few exclusions
  • Actual cash value
  • Agreed value option (additional premium applies)
  • No deductible (others available: $100, $250, $500, $1000)

Agent submittals

  • Appraisal or other jewelry insurance document (older appraisals OK)
  • Photograph(s) (digital preferred: more information)
  • Sales receipt (if insured has it)
  • Diamond or colored stone grading report (if available)

Companies and Reinsurers

Our carriers and reinsurers are A-rated and carry the following ratings:

  • A (Excellent) — A.M. Best Company
  • A- (Strong) — Standard & Poor’s

Download Underwriting Guidelines (1 page PDF)