VALORIMA – Tips for safety in the store
Greater protection during the peak sales period begins with prevention.
Periods with high customer traffic are among the most economically important phases of the year for jewelers, watchmakers, and gold and silversmiths. These periods are characterized by well-frequented stores, increased demand, and particularly elaborate product displays. At the same time, increased activity in city centers and extended opening hours also increase the risk of burglaries and robberies. Attractively designed displays and valuable goods not only attract potential buyers, but can also attract the attention of potential perpetrators.
Organization, technology, training: three pillars of modern store security
VALORIMA, the jewelry insurance provider of Mannheimer, therefore recommends regularly reviewing security concepts and adapting them to current circumstances. Careful preparation can significantly reduce the risk of damage and helps you to react in a structured and calm manner in an emergency. This includes training for employees, clearly defined procedures for opening and closing the store, and controlled access during opening hours. A locked entrance door with visual inspection, which is only opened after checking, noticeably increases security and creates a calmer working environment.
Organizational measures also play a key role in prevention. Only a limited number of high-priced jewelry items should be displayed, while window dressing should ideally be carried out outside of business hours. Equally important are up-to-date alarm and emergency plans as well as coordinated processes with the emergency call and service control center. The use of modern panic alarms, video surveillance, and time delay systems complements these measures and helps to protect employees and valuables in the long term.
Burglar-resistant glazing: Security in detail
In addition to organizational and technical measures, glazing plays a key role in protecting business premises. Attempted break-ins, in which shop windows and display cases are used as entry points, are particularly common during the dark winter months. In such cases, choosing the right glass can determine the outcome of a break-in.
In the VALORIMA hammer test, Marc Will, Underwriting VALORIMA, and Annette Niessen, Underwriting ARTIMA, demonstrate how differently two P6B-tested types of glass behave in an emergency: laminated safety glass with film and laminated safety glass with a polycarbonate core. Both variants offer high resistance, but differ in their properties and ideal areas of application. Depending on the location of the business, presentation concept, and security level, the right glass can be selected – individually tailored to the respective requirements.
Our underwriters will be happy to support you with their technical expertise and personalized advice. After all, safety is not a matter of chance, but the result of careful planning, high-quality technology, and regularly reviewed measures. See for yourself how the two glasses perform in the hammer test:
For further information:
Mannheimer Versicherung AG
Augustaanlage 66, 68165 Mannheim, Germany
Phone +49 621 457 1940
Email valorima@mannheimer.de
www.valorima.de
