You may also want to take photos of your insured property or at least the major items. A proof of purchase and a photo of the item is an excellent way of substantiating your claim. Many police departments will lend you an engraving tool so you can permanently engrave your name and social security or other identifying marks on your property. This could help in recovering stolen property. It is also a deterrent to thieves.
Most people have no idea of how much they own.
Look around your home. Use one of the many home inventory programs available on the net to inventory all your possessions. This could be invaluable for insurance purposes. Here are a few programs you can try. We do recommend that you use some such home inventory program and keep a copy of it another location in case of loss.