(Press Release)
NEW YORK, NY – Tokio Marine Management & Insurance Companies (TMM) and Jewelers unBLOCKed (JUB) have entered into an exclusive agreement to offer Jewelers Block insurance coverage in the United States. The program aims to provide a broad range of coverage and customized solutions to meet the insurance needs of jewelry industry clients, including wholesalers, retailers, designers, stylists and manufacturers.
“We’re extremely pleased and honored to have been chosen by TMM to underwrite and manage their Jewelers Block program,” says JUB President Patricia K. Low. “Tokio Marine’s financial strength, combined with their stellar reputation and internal support system of claims and loss control, create a platform that generates an unparalleled solution for the jewelry industry.”
Rich Soja, TMM senior vice president Inland Marine, describes the partnership: "Tokio Marine is quite selective in choosing its program managers. We believe that JUB’s leadership and underwriting team has proven its ability to provide the superior expertise and service we look for in our industry partners. With JUB as our distributor for this product, we fully expect to quickly become a major supplier of Jewelers Block coverage across the U.S."
For more information about the Jewelers Block offerings, visit jewelersunblocked.com or call the JUB corporate office at 201-794-7705.
Family Legacy, New Chapter: How Wilkerson Turns 89 Years of History Into Future Success
After 89 years of serving the Albany community, Harold Finkle Your Jeweler faced a pivotal decision. For third-generation owner Justin Finkle, the demanding hours of running a small business were taking precious time away from his young family. "After 23 years, I decided this was the time for me," Finkle explains. But closing a business with nearly nine decades of inventory and customer relationships isn't something easily managed alone.
Wilkerson's comprehensive approach transformed this challenging transition into a remarkable success story. Their strategic planning handled everything from advertising and social media to inventory management and staffing — elements that would overwhelm most jewelers attempting to navigate a closing sale independently.
The results speak volumes. "Wilkerson gave us three different tiers of potential goals," Finkle notes. "We've reached that third tier, that highest goal already, and we still have two weeks left of the sale." The partnership didn't just meet financial objectives—it exceeded them ahead of schedule.
