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• Fine Art Insurance Appraisals, Expert Tips from the Appraisers Association• Errors & Omissions Insurance, Art Industry Claims Scenarios• The White House Collection, President Obama's vision

Art World Insider:Insurance Appraisals

DeWitt Stern is closelyinvolved with the AppraisersAssociation of America(AAA), a national associationof certified appraisersspecializing in the fine anddecorative arts. Seasonedmember and current BoardPresident, Deborah GerstlerSpanierman, offered us herinsight into the importance ofinsurance appraisals, andthe criteria for ensuring yoursis properly and ethicallyprepared. See her featurebelow for expert advice on

Expert's Corner:Errors & Omissions

So you have Fine Art propertyinsurance. But what aboutinsurance coverage for howyou handle your fine arttransactions? If you are a business, you are exposed tothe risk of ProfessionalLiability suits that yourproperty policy doesn'taddress. Errors & Omissions(E&O) suits are moreprevalent now than ever, andwe want to make sure you'readequately protected. To helpyou understand your own riskexposure, we've outlined

On Display:The White House

As election day looms on thehorizon, it feels only natural toreflect upon the First Family'stime in the White House. As the Obamas prepare fortheir next chapter, we findourselves asking: what exactlywill they be leaving behind? Here's one answer that mightsurprise you: a seriouslyenviable and diverse collectionof art. Balancing tradition witha taste for the modern, theObamas brought acontemporary flavor to ahistorically stately collection.

appraising your assets toprotect them as such.

some claim scenarios that anE&O policy can address.

We highlighted some of theirpersonal selections below.

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