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On the right track.

The advent of DNA-based security techniques has been a major boost to the tracking and recovery of stolen pieces of art or antiques. And with the growing support of insurers, the police and policyholders, fine art thieves had better watch their backs,…

Smoke signals.

Fire is one of the most devastating reasons for claims. While for high net worth clients the cost of fire damage could be huge, emotional expense and potential loss of life means insurers should advise all clients to install smoke alarms, warns Shane…

Waterworks.

With the government's flood defences not yet in the picture, risk management strategies are essential for policyholders keen to protect their works of art and antiques from future inundation, says Hugo Cranmore.

Child's play.

Collecting first editions of children's books can be a very rewarding pastime - both financially and emotionally. However, such collections can often be neglected in terms of insurance cover, warns Helen George.

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.

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