As the Precious Metals, Fine Art, Jewelry & Specie Practice Leader at Foa & Son, Michael Pearl prides himself on exceptional customer service. What's his secret? For Michael, applying specialized expertise helps create unique solutions for his clients. After graduating from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor's degree in...
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By Michael Pearl -- As more and more sales move online in response to pandemic-related retail store closures, jewelers should beware of the potential for cyberattacks and other e-commerce-related risks. Theft-in-transit claims are also on the rise as jewelers ship these online jewelry purchases to buyers, making them susceptible to...
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By Michael Pearl -- With theft-in-transit being among the leading causes of insurance claims for loss of coins, bullion, jewelry and other precious metals, what guarantees that a dealer’s shipment of a collection of rare and valuable coins or precious jewelry using a common carrier will arrive intact? Today, because...
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Foa & Son is pleased to welcome Michael Pearl to our team. He's heading up the Jewelry, Fine Art & Specie practice at Foa & Son, and his expertise couldn't have come at a better time. Michael is an expert in specie insurance. Specie insurance covers precious and valuable items anywhere in the world...
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Your current commercial insurance broker might have been the right choice a few years ago when the insurance market was soft, but 2020 is a different story. We’ve entered a hard insurance market, and rate hikes and coverage restrictions are expected to continue across most lines. But, with good advice...
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