You may also need to provide serial numbers and/or photos. At ASI, one of the insurers in Progressive's network and part of our family of companies, proof-of-purchase receipts are requested. Many insurance companies advise customers to have two pieces of evidence (for example, a video and a receipt) when filing a claim. Keep receipts: Save email receipts or keep digital photos of paper receipts as they become difficult to read over time.Record detailed information: From recent purchases to older possessions, note the price, serial number, make and model, and when/where you bought the item, if possible.Discuss expensive items: For certain valuables (such as jewelry, fine art, stamp collections, and firearms), talk to your insurer or insurance agent about adding an insurance rider (also known as "scheduling an item") to ensure adequate coverage.A virtual home inventory can be helpful if you need to file a claim. Take a video: If you don't have the time or patience to catalog all of your items, record a video of your possessions by walking through your home and zooming in on items and their serial numbers.Beginning with your major items will ensure that your expensive possessions are documented, even if you don't finish your full home inventory list. Start with valuables: Off the top of your head, you likely know which items are most important to you or worth the most (jewelry, art, appliances, furniture, antiques, electronics, etc.).Decide on a method: You can handwrite your home inventory worksheet or complete it digitally on your smartphone (both Android and iOS offer home inventory apps to catalog your items with a picture and description).Taking a household inventory may feel like an overwhelming project, but here are some steps to simplify the process: