Recognized as experts on the complex insurance needs of families with substantial assets, ACE Private Risk Services executives are frequently quoted in the press.
5/17/12, AdvisorOne
After "The Scream" by Edward Munch sells for a record $120 million, G. Raphael explains the importance of having a system for tracking the value of an art collection and keeping insurance coverage up to date.
5/16/12, Private Wealth
This article describes ACE Private Risk Services' launch of comprehensive identity protection and fraud resolution services for its clients.
5/10/12, CNBC.com
B. Courtemanche explains why the assets and lifestyles of high net worth families expose them to many different types of liability lawsuits, including those brought by household staff for wrongful employment practices.
5/10/12, InsuranceQuotes.com
M. Boyd discusses ACE's recent research showing that high net worth families increasingly worry about being sued but still underestimate the risk and often lack adequate personal liability insurance.
4/16/12, CNBC
A CNBC news segment on managing your retirement features ACE's research about areas where high net worth individuals are likely underinsured, threatening their comfortable lifestyle.
4/14/12, AdvisorOne
J. Sherlock discusses the unique risks and rewards of collecting fine wine, including three steps to properly insure and protect wine collections against physical damage.
4/13/12, Financial Planning
Financial Planning features a slideshow on five tips for managing your home, auto, liability, and valuable collections insurance during retirement based on ACE's research.
3/14/12, MarketWatch
B. Courtemanche notes that high net worth families are often inadequately protecting themselves against high stakes liability lawsuits, even though they increasingly fear that their wealth alone makes them a target.
3/13/12, AdvisorOne
D. Spencer explains why wealthy families worry that their assets make them a target for liability lawsuits but nevertheless often lack the proper types and amounts of liability insurance.
3/8/12, Family Office Review
J. Sherlock talks about the need to properly track and protect private art collections, especially as such collections are increasingly being used for investment diversification purposes.
3/5/12, Forbes
B. Courtemanche discusses ACE's survey showing that high net worth families increasingly fear being the target of a costly liability lawsuit but often fail to adequately protect themselves.
3/5/12, Financial Advisor
This article cites ACE's survey of high net worth families about liability lawsuits -- a danger many remain poorly prepared for in spite of their rising concern that their wealth alone makes them a target.
2/15/12, AdvisorOne
G. Raphael discusses safety devices and insurance coverage that can guard against costly and disruptive damage from water leaks and sewer and drain backups.
2/10/12, CarInsurance.com
D. Spencer stresses the importance of umbrella liability and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage for luxury car owners.
1/17/12, AdvisorOne
D. Spencer suggests the top four issues high net worth individuals should address in an insurance checkup to start the new year.
12/13/11, AdvisorOne
J. Hageman writes about the liability risks of volunteering as a board member or trustee of a charitable organization.
12/12/11, Reuters
This article cites ACE's study on "passionate investing" and quotes G. Raphael about the need to protect collections as they are increasingly used for investment diversification, not just enjoyment.
12/01/11, Financial Planning
B. Courtemanche discusses the importance of understanding the difference between market value and replacement cost when insuring a home, keeping jewelry coverage up to date, and preventing costly water damage.
11/15/11, AdvisorOne
G. Raphael discusses how to properly vet the backgrounds of domestic staff and contractors to help protect your family from identify fraud, theft, or worse.
10/14/11, Barron's
G. Raphael explains the importance of proper insurance and safety measures to protect fine art, jewelry, wine, and other valuable collections from damage, deterioration, and theft.
10/13/11, AdvisorOne
This article discusses ACE Private Risk Services' new Home Contents Valuation Service, an industry breakthrough in helping homeowners and their agents choose enough personal property coverage.
10/11/11, AdvisorOne
G. Raphael explains the importance of managing the risks of "passionate" investing as wealthy families increasingly use their valuable collections as a means of asset diversification.
9/28/11, Private Wealth
Based on a study commissioned by ACE Private Risk Services, this article notes that wealthy families are increasingly relying on their valuable collections for investment diversification, yet many fail to adequately use insurance and loss prevention techniques to protect their collections from physical damage, theft, and improper title.
9/20/11, MarketWatch
G. Raphael and B. Courtemanche discuss the trend towards passionate investing in fine art, jewelry, wine and other valuable items, and emphasize the need to adequately protect these collections from damage, theft, and other risks.
9/16/11, Forbes
B. Courtemanche discusses the need to schedule jewelry on a valuables policy and then keep the listed values current, considering the recent appreciation in the prices of precious metals and gemstones.
09/01/11, TheStreet.com
B. Courtemanche explains why the rising prices of gold and other jewelry materials make it especially important to keep insurance coverage amounts up to date.
08/26/11, Reuters
D. Tomlinson and B. Courtemanche offer insurance and safety tips for owners of high value homes to guard against damage from hurricanes and other natural disasters.
08/23/11, USET Foundation News
A prominent ACE client praises ACE's claims service after a six horses die in a barn fire. ACE makes a donation to the United States Equestrian Team Foundation.
08/15/11, AdvisorOne
G. Raphael discusses the dangers in confusing the market value of a home with the amount of coverage it requires for insurance.
07/15/11, The New York Times
B. Courtemanche explains the importance of protecting valuable sport memorabilia, such as the baseball from Derek Jeter's 3,000th hit, from wear and tear.
07/12/11, AdvisorOne
J. Paolini discusses why others' lack of adequate insurance on the road and at home can threaten the assets of high net worth families.
07/01/11, Private Wealth
G. Raphael offers 10 steps collectors can take to help protect their most precious items from an array of physical hazards.
06/17/11, AdvisorOne
J. Paolini explains how geographic spread of risk and the ability to accept high levels of risk can help high net worth families trim costs, boost protection.
05/17/11, AdvisorOne
J. Paolini notes that jewelry collections may be underinsured if owners have not adjusted coverage amounts to account for the rise in the prices of gold, platinum, and silver.
04/19/11, AdvisorOne
J. Paolini discusses how wealth advisors can help affluent consumers find a qualified insurance agent or broker.
04/18/11, Fox Business
B. Courtemanche discusses how affluent consumers often over-insure against minor threats and under-insure against major ones, especially liability lawsuits.
03/16/11, AdvisorOne
J. Paolini identifies 10 questions that can help wealth advisors determine if their clients are likely over-paying to be under-insured.
02/17/11, TheStreet.com
G. Raphael discusses how investors often overlook risks to the valuable collections they acquire.
02/14/11, AdvisorOne
B. Courtemanche discusses a strategic approach to risk and insurance for wealth managers and their clients.
02/01/11, Worth Magazine
J. Paolini and B. Courtemanche discuss the need to adjust coverage for jewelry collections to account for the rapid price appreciation of gold, silver and platinum.
01/01/11, Private Wealth
J. Paolini discusses the need to update coverage for jewelry collections to reflect the rising prices of gold, silver and platinum.
12/06/10, FinanceTech
B. Courtemanche discusses the selection of Accenture Claims Components to help further differentiate ACE's superb claims service for high net worth customers.
11/17/10, Forbes
M. McConnell discusses auto and umbrella liability insurance buying tips.
11/10/10, Reuters
B. Courtemanche discusses ACE's focus on serving affluent and high net worth customers as the market take notice.
10/31/10, Investment News
C. Wetteland discusses how the lack of adequate liability coverage is the #1 problem for wealthy clients.
10/25/10, Insurance Journal
B. Courtemanche discusses the unique needs of high net worth clients and the areas where they are likely under-insured.
08/01/10, Private Asset Management
C. Wetteland discusses five steps for getting the best protection from your insurance agent.
08/01/10, Worth Magazine
G. Raphael and B. Courtemanche discuss loss prevention services as a distinctive component of superior insurance programs.
07/19/10, MSN Money
The 6/9 Forbes article featuring B. Courtemanche and the results of ACE’s research on how affluent consumers often over-pay to be under-insured appears on MSN Money.
07/01/10, Private Asset Management
C. Wetteland discusses how wealthy clients are reevaluating insurance plans following the economic downturn.
06/25/10, New York Times
B. Courtemanche and risk consultant D. Tomlinson comment on preparing homes to withstand natural disasters.
06/09/10, Forbes
B. Courtemanche discusses how affluent consumers often over-pay to be under-insured. Results of an ACE survey are featured.
06/01/10, Independent Agent
B. Courtemanche discusses the benefits and importance of special insurance for vintage cars and other collectible items.
04/15/10, TheStreet.com
B. Courtemanche discusses liability, home, and valuables protection. Listen to webcast.
04/01/10, Worth Magazine
B. Courtemanche discusses protection from the threat of financially ruinous liability lawsuits.
01/01/10, Best's Review
J. Paolini discusses the benefits of the annual risk review.