Tuesday, July 6, 2010
A Basic Fire Alarm Lexicon
Life safety devices in private dwellings usually mean smoke detection devices which trigger sound when activated. Smoke detection devices are either alarms that detect and trigger sound or detectors, often referred to as sensors, that are part of an alarm system. READ MORE >>
Friday, May 7, 2010
May 2010 issue
True Art Ownership
Establishing the true ownership of an artwork can be a daunting task, but necessary to guard your client against financial and legal risks.
It should be axiomatic that no prudent art collector would buy an expensive work without establishing credible and lawful title to it. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
There is a Tear in My Picasso
In late January of this year, a six-inch tear in a Picasso painting from 1904 during his Rose Period made news not just in the art world but everywhere. READ MORE >>
Saturday, November 7, 2009
A conversation with Rebecca Woan
Principal | Chartwell Insurance Services
There are many qualities that define the idea of home.It is more than shelter; it is a familiar retreat that makes its owner feel safe and secure. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Many collectors may assume that any works of art created after the Second World War are largely immune from provenance and title problems, but that would be a wrong assumption. The Art Loss Register, the most comprehensive international database of stolen, missing and looted art works, adds around 14,500 art works each year. READ MORE >>
Friday, March 6, 2009
Purchasing and Selling: Curb Your Emotions and Perform Dispassionate Due Diligence
Notwithstanding any “warranty of good title†that might come with a piece of art, clear title may still be compromised. READ MORE >>
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Automobile Liability –Rented and Borrowed Vehicles, Adult Children
Rental Cars
1. When renting a car, the liability of the renter to third parties is generally covered by the renter’s own automobile liability policy for rental periods of less than 30 days. READ MORE >>
Sunday, May 11, 2008
May 11, 2008
MOTORING
When Modifying Vehicles, Upgrade the Insurance
By ROY FURCHGOTT
NO matter what improvements you’ve made to your car — fancy wheels, neon glow, or a more powerful engine — one component is almost certain to lag in performance: your insurance policy. READ MORE >>
Monday, April 7, 2008
Why It’s Worth It: 
People with valuable art, jewelry and other collectibles need to get a rider to their homeowners’ policies. Otherwise, they won’t be protected in case they are damaged by fire or are stolen. READ MORE >>
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Part Two, Lifestyle Security As high net worth families become increasingly vulnerable to crime, adopting appropriate security measures becomes more urgent. The first step towards risk mitigation is education. READ MORE >>
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