Processing the Jewelry Claim
Jewelry Replacement Quotation Form (JRQ)
After the claim handler has spoken with you regarding the specifics of the replacement, the following procedures should be followed.
- The Jewelry Replacement Quotation Form (JRQ) will be emailed to you.
- Contact the policyholder if additional information is needed or if you would like to set an appointment to meet with the insured.
- Complete the JRQ and return it to the claim handler within 14 days. Please make sure the JRQ includes the following.
- List the breakdown of the cost of each component, i.e. diamond, ring mounting, side diamonds (if you can), labor, commission, tax, and shipping.
- List the supplier used for the main stone – Diamond or Colored Gemstone, along with the stock number.
- All diamonds over 0.50 ct. must be quoted through State Farm Replacement Program sources.
- Make sure that you read the “SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS” section of the JRQ. You may be asked to quote one earring instead of a pair, or the center stone instead of the entire ring.
- DO NOT DO ANY WORK OR MAKE ANY REPLACEMENT(S) UNTIL THE CLAIM HANDLER HAS AUTHORIZED YOU TO BEGIN THE WORK. Do not do any work even if the insured has requested you to begin. If they change their minds and you have already begun the work, State Farm may not pay you.
- If you are unable to locate a diamond through the SFRP sources, please contact SFRP for assistance at 800-435-7385. You need authorization in advance of a replacement to use your own source.
- If color or clarity of diamonds is not available, please quote based on the stone being H-I color and SI1 – SI2 clarity.
- It is vital that you do an evaluation of what the policyholder originally lost, had stolen, or damaged. The policyholder can replace with anything they want, as long as it does not exceed the amount you calculated as the evaluation. If it does exceed the amount, this would be considered an upgrade. The insured will not be allowed to upgrade. A cash settlement should be made if the insured is interested in upgrading jewelry items.
EXAMPLE: ITEM DESCRIPTION AND BREAKDOWN
LADIES 14K YG Diamond Engagement ring set with one RBC diamond; 1.01 ct; clarity VVS2; color H;
and 5 full cut dias .10 ct tw.
$ 5388.00 - 1.02ct H/VVS2 RBC Diamond GIA Supplied by ABC Diamonds (approved supplier). Item #AS2126-88
$ 950.00 - 14K YG Semi mount
$ 75.00 - Labor to set center stone
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$ 6413.00 SUBTOTAL
$ 1282.60 Commission 20%
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$ 7695.60 SUBTOTAL
$ 538.69 Sales tax 7%
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$ 8234.29
Commission Schedule
Cost Amount |
Percentage Over Cost Paid to Jeweler |
$1 – 499 |
40% |
$500 – 999 |
35% |
$1,000 – 2,999 |
30% |
$3,000 – 5,999 |
25% |
$6,000 – 9,999 |
20% |
$10,000 – 29,999 |
15% |
$30,000 – and over |
10% |
The applicable commission rate is per complete item, not the total of all items. For example, if you are replacing a chain, a ring and a bracelet, there would be a separate cost for each jewelry item.
On the other hand, if you were replacing a diamond and the accompanying mounting, they would be considered one item. The total costs would be subject to the commission schedule.
IF THE INSURED REPLACES
DO NOT DO ANY WORK OR MAKE ANY REPLACEMENT(S) UNTIL THE CLAIM HANDLER HAS AUTHORIZED YOU TO BEGIN THE WORK. Do not do any work even if the insured has requested you to begin. If they change their minds and you have already begun the work, State Farm may not pay you.
If the policyholder wants to replace and authorization has been given, deliver the merchandise directly to the policyholder when the item is ready. Please do not delay giving the insured the finished jewelry item. The contract you have with State Farm Replacement Program (SFRP) is our promise to pay you.
When required, please collect any applicable deductible or amounts over the coverage limit. If no deductible amount is listed, or you have questions regarding the deductible, please call the claim handler to verify deductible information.
Invoice
Please see the attached invoice sample. You can fill in the form and submit it directly to State Farm. The total will automatically calculate for you.
- Make sure your name, complete address and phone number are listed on the invoice.
- Make sure that the claim number is on the invoice.
- If one of State Farm’s contracted suppliers is used for the replacement, that supplier will invoice State Farm Replacement Program directly. You will not have to pay for the stone but you will receive the commission.
- Do not include tax on the diamond. The tax will be paid by State Farm Replacement Program when paying the supplier invoice.
Our normal payment time is net 30 days. If you experience any delays beyond that time, please call us immediately. We encourage you to sign up for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). This will save the mail time in receiving your payment. If you would like to sign up for EFT the enrollment form is located on this site. At the home page go to the heading “Working With Us”. Then toggle on: “EFT Information” which will give directions regarding how to enroll in EFT.
Salvage
When the claim is for a damaged item please collect the salvage from the policyholder before releasing any merchandise.
If the policyholder is interested in purchasing the salvage, they must send a bid along with the item. Likewise if you would like to bid on the salvage your bid must accompany the item.
The claim handler should fax you a copy of the jewelry salvage referral letter. Mail the salvage and letter via registered insured mail to:
State Farm Regent Commons
Attn: State Farm Replacement Program
3950 Regent Blvd.
Irving, TX 75063
The invoice for the shipping charges should be sent to us and we will reimburse you.