Itemize your property. Engrave your name or social security number into your property. Keep property records. It's the first step in choosing an insurance plan, and it's a good idea. Include brand and model names.
Many insurance companies publish books to help facilitate record- keeping.
Use security hardware. Consider buying locks and battery-operated alarms, or a small fireproof combination safe for paperwork, diskettes, and jewelry. Obtain proper security software for your computer, such as screen savers that require passwords and good excellent virus protection software, especially if you share your computer or use the Internet. Keep irreplaceable documents in a safe deposit box, such as at a bank. Passports, birth certificates, manuscript originals or backups, original software disks, financial documents and receipts, and ownership titles can all be stored safely outside the home.