Berkley Asset Protection

Please join us in welcoming John Colletta to Berkley Asset Protection as a Jewelers Block Underwriter.

John joins us from the brokerage side of the business. In addition, he has worked extensively in the jewelry industry with Rapaport and as a jeweler himself. John holds a Graduate Gemologist certification and went to Central Michigan University and majored in Business.

“Having been a broker, I know the day-to-day challenges that they face and excited to help them with their business," says Colletta.

"John has a lot of industry knowledge,” says President Chip Dowd. "He will be able to step immediately and assist brokers address the needs of their clients.”

For more information, contact [email protected].

Last week, a Seattle jeweler suffered a devastating 90-second smash-and-grab robbery—four masked suspects made off with Rolex watches, an emerald necklace, and other high-value items totaling nearly $2 million.

While not all robberies are preventable, it is imperative to safeguard your business to help lessen loss and damage. Please visit https://berkleyassetpro.com/loss-prevention/ for loss prevention tips or feel free to reach out to directly.

https://www.newsweek.com/rolexes-emeralds-stolen-2-million-seattle-jewelry-heist-2114700

A Pennsylvania UPS worker has been charged with stealing over $145,000 in jewelry from packages meant for customers. The thefts were discovered after complaints of empty deliveries led to an internal investigation and surveillance footage showing the suspect removing items from boxes.

For jewelers and retailers, this is a reminder: shipping insurance isn’t optional.

UPS Worker Accused of Stealing $145K in Jewelry The Pennsylvania woman has been charged with theft by unlawful taking, conspiracy to commit theft by unlawful taking and mail theft.

Two jewelry stores in Artesia, CA were hit simultaneously by a massive smash-and-grab involving 20–30 masked thieves. Armed with hammers and crowbars, they stormed the shops in under a minute, causing over $1 million in damages. Authorities are investigating.

Full story: https://ktla.com/news/california/artesia-jewelry-store-damages-estimated-to-be-over-1m/

For helpful tips to safeguard your business against crime and other risks, visit: https://berkleyassetpro.com/loss-prevention/

Artesia jewelry store damages estimated to be over $1M Two jewelry store owners in southeast Los Angeles County are continuing to pick up the pieces from simultaneous smash-and-grab burglaries earlier this week. On Friday, the L.A. County Sheriff& #8217…

Happy 4th from .

Congratulations to Matthew Harrison, AU, AINS on his well-deserved promotion to Jewelers Block Senior Underwriter! Matt has consistently demonstrated sharp underwriting skills and a deep knowledge of our industry in his 12 years at . We wish him continued success.