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Insurers Help Design Luxury Homes to Mitigate Disaster Losses

Bruce Gendelman wanted a mountainside retreat when he bought 12 acres in Aspen, Colorado. But forest fires that have torched nearby land in recent years left him concerned. So Gendelman, who runs an insurance brokerage, tapped into a program that …

Super Rich Drives Rise in Whisky Insurance

With prices of rare whisky soaring into the six and seven digits, ensuring that precious spirit is protected is not only recommended but essential, says Ron Fiamma, head of global collections at American International Group Inc.’s private client group. The …

AIG: Multinational Coverage Needed by Ultra High Net Worth Clients Who Average 9 Homes Abroad

Ultra high net worth (UHNW) clients in the U.S. tend to own multiple houses overseas, with North and South America the most popular locations for their foreign properties, according to a study of proprietary data by AIG Private Client Group, …

Insurance Crews Help Protect Well-Heeled From Wildfires

Bill Potter wasn’t eager to abandon his high-end house last month during evacuations forced by a massive Idaho wildfire, but he felt reassured when his insurance company sent a team to protect his home near the world-class ski resort of …

Yacht Fires Pose Challenge to Firefighters and Insurers

Difficult to access and usually within confined spaces yacht fires can grow into big losses quickly, posing challenges to both firefighters and insurers. Severity, a concern for high end watercraft insurers like AIG Private Client Group, led to the creation …