Log Every Serial Number: Build a Tool Register for Faster Insurance Claims

When you make an insurance claim for stolen tools, the first thing an insurer asks for is proof: what exactly was taken, that it was yours, and what it was worth. Vague answers slow claims down or get them rejected. A serial-number register answers all three questions in seconds — and the best time to build one is long before you ever need it.

Why serial numbers matter so much

• They prove ownership. A serial number ties a specific tool to you, not just 'a yellow drill'.
• They speed up claims. Insurers can verify make, model and value instantly.
• They help recovery. Police can match recovered tools and marketplaces can be checked against your list.
• They deter resale. Registered serials make stolen kit riskier to sell on.

Build your register as you tag

Localizit stores a full asset record for every item, so your tracking and your inventory live in one place. For each tool you can save:

• Make, model and serial number
• A photo of the tool and its rating plate
• Purchase date and value (for the right cover and claim amount)
• Warranty and service-due dates
• Any notes — modifications, accessories, distinguishing marks

Export it when you need it

Because every record is stored against your account, you can pull a complete, dated list of your kit whenever you need to — to send to your insurer, attach to a crime report, or simply to check what you own and what it's worth. No shoebox of faded receipts, no scrabbling around after the fact.

Keep it current

Add new tools the day you buy them, while the receipt and box are in front of you, and retire items you sell or scrap. A register is only as good as its last update — but kept current, it's one of the most valuable five-minute habits a tradesperson can have.

With your kit tracked and your register in order, the final piece is knowing how to put that information into the hands of the people who can act on it: the police.