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Lauren Casolo

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Lauren Casolo is a personal property specialist with a rich academic background in history and a passion for material culture. Her experience includes archival, museum, and historic preservation settings. She began her career as an intern at a pre-loss appraisal company before advancing to the auction industry. : For six years, Lauren was a specialist for one of the nation’s largest personal property insurance evaluation firms, serving high-net-worth and general clientele.

Dedicated to providing excellent service, Lauren evaluates collectibles and decorative arts in various appraisal scenarios, particularly post-loss insurance claims, including catastrophic claims. As a Collectibles and Decorative Arts Specialist for the Contents Division, she offers expert research and sensitive customer service for collectors and insurance carriers. Lauren’s experience also includes assessing high-net-worth personal property in cases of damage and loss. In addition, she adheres to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) standards.

As a Collectibles and Decorative Arts Specialist for the Contents Division, Lauren offers expert research and sensitive customer service to collectors and insurance carriers. Her experience also includes assessing high-net-worth personal property in cases of damage and loss.

Key Expertise

  • Personal Property Valuation
  • Collectibles, Decorative Arts & Antiques Valuation
  • High-Net-Worth (HNW) Insurance, Pre- & Post-Loss
  • Personal Property CAT Claims
  • Restoration Coordination
  • Diminution in Value Appraisals

Professional Affiliations/Memberships/Licenses/Training

  • Private Risk Management Association, Member
  • Appraisers Association of America, Candidate for Accredited Membership
  • Appraisal Writing Workshop, 2025
  • Theory & Methodology of Appraising, 2025
  • Research Methods, 2025
  • Legal and Ethical Aspects of Appraising, 2024
  • Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). through December 2026
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health, 2025