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A Guide to Protecting Your Precious Holiday Gifts
Chris Hibsman

The holiday season is a time of giving, and many of us enjoy showering our loved ones with special and often valuable gifts. These gifts carry sentimental and financial value, whether it’s expensive jewelry, collectibles, vintage items, or custom-made treasures. However, many people may not realize that their standard homeowner’s insurance policy may not provide sufficient coverage for these valuable items. That’s where valuable items insurance comes into play.

The Value of Your Holiday Gifts

As you exchange gifts during the holiday season, you may find yourself in possession of valuable items that go beyond the typical contents of your home. These may include:

While these gifts are undoubtedly cherished, their high value may not be adequately protected by your standard homeowner’s insurance policy.

The Limitations of Homeowner’s Insurance

Most homeowner’s insurance policies provide coverage for personal property, but they come with limitations. Typically, these policies have sub-limits for specific categories of items like jewelry or collectibles. These sub-limits mean that if your valuable gifts are lost, stolen, or damaged, you may receive only a fraction of their actual value, which can be a significant financial loss.

Valuable Items Insurance

To ensure your precious holiday gifts are fully protected, consider valuable items insurance, also known as scheduled personal property coverage. This type of insurance allows you to specifically list and insure individual items or collections at their full appraised or agreed-upon value.

Valuable items insurance offers several key benefits:

How to Protect Your Precious Gifts

To ensure the security of your precious holiday gifts:

By taking these steps and securing valuable items insurance, you can have peace of mind knowing that your precious holiday gifts are fully protected. Don’t let the joy of gift-giving turn into financial stress. Discuss your specific needs with our local agents to find the best coverage for your cherished holiday gifts. Wishing you a joyous and worry-free holiday season!

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