Aon sponsors ‘A View of Gentleman’s Tailoring’ exhibition
LONDON, 25 February 2008 – City traders, footballers and other high net worth men are spending increasing amounts on their wardrobes, which are representing as much as a third of their home contents value, according to specialist insurance broker Aon Private Clients. Sponsoring the ‘Bespoke and Bejewelled: A View of Gentleman’s Tailoring’ exhibition at the British Antique Dealers’ Association 2008 fair from 5 to 11 March, Aon is advising men to protect their clothes both against short term risks and for long term investment for designer or one-off items.
The famous chalk stripe flannel suit that Sir Winston Churchill wore in a photograph that epitomised the bulldog spirit of Second World War Britain is to be recreated by Saville Row tailors Henry Poole & Co as one of the highlights at the fair celebrating men’s tailoring. The exhibition, at the Duke of York Square in Chelsea, will also include a display of a collection of 280 tiepins from a private collection, which has not previously been seen in public.
Richard Evans of Aon Private Clients, says: “This exhibition echoes men’s increasing interest and spending on clothing and grooming – some are even investing more on suits than their wives are on designer dresses. We are always advising clients that everyday clothing should be included in the General Contents section of a household policy. It is not all unusual to see a sum insured for clothing represent £100,000 of a total sum insured for General Contents of £250,000. More historic or collectible clothing should be insured under the fine art section of a specialist household policy.”
Jonathan Jacobs, senior claims manager for Aon Private Clients, added: “High net worth individuals need to adopt the same approach in protecting their valuable clothes as they would with their fine art. For example, by placing suits in a cover to protect them from gnawing moths, damp and dust. This will also bide well by the underwriters by proving that you are taking reasonable measures to look after your assets. From a personal security point of view, a slick wardrobe may attract thieves so try not to keep all your credit cards and cash in one place and ensure that watches and other accessories are covered under your policy. Finally, remember keep all receipts to help resolve your claim as smoothly as possible.”
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