Personal

State of the art.

The world of art and antiques is in a constant state of flux, with events such as the US terrorist attacks and the collapse of Enron, as well as factors closer to home, having a huge impact on prices, trends and buying patterns, reports Ivan Macquisten.

Get personal.

Diamond jewellery, expensive watches, mobile phones - high-profile wealthy individuals have always been rich pickings for muggers. This is not a new phenomenon and insurers are keen for clients to take their personal safety seriously. Jane Bernstein…

In the picture.

English law is clear - you may buy something in good faith, but if it is not the vendor's to sell, you risk losing the item. In the art and antiques world, this can get very complex indeed, so it pays to get insurers involved, warns Jeremy Golden.

Restoring confidence.

To restore or not restore? This is the dilemma that has baffled owners, restorers and insurers alike when faced with damaged art pieces or antiques of high value or national importance. Clare Pardy considers the options.

Frame & fortune.

While it is a popular sector to work in, high net worth suffers from a dearth of specialist expertise. Insurers are having to set their sights further afield to find and frame the right talent, says David Fanning.

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