SA Contents Insurance Claim for Stolen Jewellery?

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Laura mitz

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13 January 2017
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Hello!

I'm making an contents insurance claim on stolen jewellery. The jewellery cannot be replaced for sentimental reasons. My insurer is refusing a cash settlement, and will only replace with jewellery of my choice.

Is this correct? Or is there a loophole somewhere that I can fight for cash payment?

Thanks in advance!
 
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Lance

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Hi Laura,

It should be detailed in the terms and conditions of your insurance contract. In most cases, you can find the information on their website. I doubt their is a loophole.

Have you checked the local second hand jewellery shops and pawn brokers to see if your items have been on-sold?
 
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Iamthelaw

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Agree with Lance.

Try looking at the PDS.