Core Points - The Louvre Museum was robbed of several artifacts, and due to legal regulations and insurance costs, these items were not insured, meaning no compensation will be available if they cannot be recovered [1][3] - French law prohibits national museums from purchasing commercial insurance for their collections unless the items are temporarily removed or loaned to other institutions [3] - The estimated economic loss from the theft is around €88 million, with the loss of the artifacts deemed priceless [3][4] Group 1 - The French Ministry of Culture stated that national museums are self-insured as long as the collections remain in their regular storage locations [3] - Over 60 national museums in France do not have insurance for their collections, as many items are considered "priceless," making it nearly impossible for insurance companies to assign a value [3] - The robbery involved four masked individuals who used a lift to access the museum and threatened security personnel, resulting in the theft of nine artifacts, with only one item recovered so far [4] Group 2 - There is a high likelihood that the stolen artifacts will be dismantled and sold on the black market, with low chances of recovery if this occurs [3] - The stolen items included a crown belonging to Empress Eugénie, which has been recovered, while the remaining eight items are still missing [4]