Andrew McElwee

About the Author

Andrew McElwee

Managing risk is a vital part of managing wealth. For many clients, risk management may be as important to their overall wellbeing as managing their money. Andrew McElwee brings the special risks of the very wealthy family or individual to the forefront in his “Managing the Risk” column and blog, along with solutions for those risks and tips on how to get the conversation started. McElwee is executive vice president of Chubb & Son and chief operating officer of Chubb Personal Insurance. He can be reached at amcelwee@chubb.com.

• Understanding Jewelry Appraisals

  By Andrew McElwee  |  November 19, 2010

  Appraisals of fine jewelry are not all the same.

• Gem Values Hold Steady

  By Andrew McElwee  |  November 9, 2010

  The Wittelsbach and Koh-i-Noor diamonds dazzle, but watch out for the Pink Panthers

• Are Diamonds Forever?

  By Andrew McElwee  |  October 25, 2010

  Owning a beautiful diamond is one of life's great pleasures. With related investment values rising, losing it invites both emotional anguish and financial stress.

• Diamonds: a Cut Above

  By Andrew McElwee  |  October 18, 2010

  Add jewelry to works of fine art, grand estates, period furniture, collectible cars, rare vintage wines, and other possessions of deep emotional and financial value.

• Davy Jones' Locker

  By Andrew McElwee  |  August 31, 2010

  Not all yacht insurance policies are alike. Some, for example, exclude losses under the Jones Act, more formally known as the Merchant Marine Act of...

• Piracy: Not just Shipping Vessels Are at Risk

  By Andrew McElwee  |  August 16, 2010

  Attacks on cruising yachts are on the rise.

• Five Seaworthy Questions to Ask Yacht Owners

  By Andrew McElwee  |  August 4, 2010

  Lowering yacht-related expenses while maintaining a valuable investment.

• Staying Afloat on Rough Seas

  By Andrew McElwee  |  August 4, 2010

  Prior to the recession, a yacht purchase was a buoyant investment that only rose with the tide.

• As Go Collector Cars, So Goes the Economy

  By Andrew McElwee  |  May 24, 2010

  If Keith Martin's view of historical trends is correct, then the worldwide economic crisis may soon be coming to an end.

• RX for Collectible Cars

  By Andrew McElwee  |  May 11, 2010

  Vintage cars need a specialty touch.