Insurance for Watchmakers & Horologists

Complete Jewelry Business Protection

Protecting Your Precision Craft, Tools and High-Value

Watchmakers and horologists work with delicate mechanisms, precision tools, and valuable customer timepieces. Even with expertise and meticulous attention to detail, unexpected risks can arise—accidental damage, tool malfunction, theft, or customer disputes.

Insurance for Watchmakers & Horologists provides the essential coverage needed to protect your tools, your workspace, and the watches entrusted to you.

Whether you operate a repair shop, restoration studio, retail store, or home-based workshop, the right insurance safeguards your livelihood and your reputation.

Insurance Coverage 

What Is Watchmaker & Horologist Insurance?

This specialized insurance covers professionals who service, repair, restore, and maintain watches and timepieces.
It offers protection for:

  • Customer-owned watches in your care

  • High-value inventory and parts

  • Precision tools and equipment

  • Accidental damage during repair or restoration

  • Theft, fire, or property loss

  • Liability for injuries or customer claims

This insurance is essential for anyone working with mechanical, quartz, vintage, or luxury timepieces.

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High-Risk Activities in Watchmaking and Horology

Watchmakers face unique risks in their daily operations, including:

  • Handling fragile or rare timepieces

  • Working with micro-tools and high-precision equipment

  • Exposure to chemicals and lubricants

  • Risk of customer claims for accidental damage

  • Storage of high-value watches and components

What This Insurance Covers

  • Customer Watch Coverage – protects watches during repair or inspection

  • Equipment & Tool Protection – covers lathes, microscopes, timing machines, and specialized tools

  • Inventory & Parts Coverage – for movements, components, and high-value watch parts

  • Liability Protection – covers third-party claims and accidental damage

  • Property Insurance – protects your workshop or retail location

  • Business Interruption – income replacement after a covered loss

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Benefits of Insurance for Watchmakers

  • Protects customer-owned watches during service

  • Covers valuable tools and precision equipment

  • Shields your business from costly liability claims

  • Ensures stability after theft, fire, or equipment damage

  • Builds customer trust and credibility

  • Provides peace of mind while handling luxury timepieces

Complete Jewelry Business Protection

Who Needs Workers’ Comp Coverage?

Workers’ Compensation Insurance is required for any California jewelry business that employs:

  • Jewelry store staff and sales associates

  • Diamond and gemstone dealers

  • Jewelry repair technicians

  • Goldsmiths, watchmakers, and custom jewelry designers

  • Administrative and support staff

Regardless of the size of your business, having the proper coverage ensures legal compliance and protects your employees.

Why Choose Us for Workers’ Compensation in California

  • Specialized experience in jewelry industry insurance

  • Policies tailored to California regulations and labor laws

  • Competitive rates and flexible coverage options

  • Quick claims processing and expert guidance

  • Personalized service for jewelry retailers, wholesalers, and repair shops

We help California jewelers protect their employees and their business with comprehensive Workers’ Compensation solutions.

General Liability Insurance for California Jewelers

General Liability Insurance provides essential protection for your jewelry business by covering the most common third-party claims that arise during normal business operations.

Why General Liability Matters for Jewelers

Jewelry stores have unique exposure due to customer traffic, high-value inventory, and repair services. General Liability Insurance helps protect your business from:

  • Customer slip-and-fall accidents on your showroom floor

  • Property damage claims caused during jewelry repair or cleaning

  • Bodily injury resulting from fixtures, displays, or equipment

  • Personal and advertising injuries, such as claims of slander or copyright infringemen.

Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) for Jewelers in California

A Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) combines three essential coverages—General Liability, Commercial Property Insurance, and Business Interruption Insurance—into one affordable, comprehensive package. For jewelers in California, a BOP is a smart way to secure broad protection while saving money on insurance premiums.

Why a BOP Is Important for Jewelry Businesses

Jewelry stores face exposure not only to liability risks but also to property damage and unexpected operational downtime. A BOP offers a convenient, bundled policy that addresses these critical areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Insurance FAQs provide clear answers to common questions asked by jewelry store owners in California.

  • A BOP combines property, liability, and business interruption insurance into one package.

Yes, it provides foundational protection for high-risk, high-value businesses.

  • A standard BOP covers property but not high-value jewelry stock. You may need Jeweler’s Block coverage.

  • Yes, property insurance within a BOP typically covers theft, burglary, and vandalism.

  • Yes, the liability portion protects against customer injuries and property damage claims.

Yes, a BOP includes coverage for lost income during temporary closures from covered events.

  • Yes, optional add-ons like wildfire or earthquake coverage are available.

Yes, store equipment and tools are protected under property coverage.

Not usually. It can be added as optional coverage.

Cost varies based on location, inventory, security systems, and business size.

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