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I recently acquired some antique paintings. How do I go about insuring them?

In Canada, you will need to get your paintings professionally appraised before you are able to insure them. A few sites you might find helpful in finding an appraiser are listed below:

• The Canadian Association of Personal Property Appraisers: http://www.cpa-cappa.com/


• The Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Group: http://www.cppag.com/


• The Canadian Antique Dealer¿s Association: http://www.cadainfo.com/

The art can be added as a rider to your existing homeowners insurance policy for an additional fee. Your insurer will charge a rate for every $100 worth of insurance you purchase. Generally you can purchase worldwide coverage and even purchase coverage with no deductible.

Sean Graham, Principal Broker at KTX Insurance Brokers.

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