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League of Independent Book Retailer
Insurance Services |
1. What is LIBRIS
2. Testimonial
3. Coverage Offered
4. Business & Workers' Compensation Insurance
5. Quick, Responsive Claims Service
6. Loss Prevention
7. Contacts
8. Browse
Bookstore Directory
9. Convention and Exhibits
10. Book Events (2002)
I. What is LIBRIS
LIBRIS (League
of Independent Book Retailer Insurance Services) is a business
property, liability and workers' compensation insurance program owned by
the ABA (American Book Association, )
and designed exclusively for independent booksellers.
The LIBRIS Program is underwritten by Fireman's
Fund, one of the strongest, most reputable insurers in the nation.
You can have confidence in the financial strength that Fireman's Fund
provides.
As a policyholder, you will have opportunities to receive annual dividends
(partial return of premiums paid). The board of LIBRIS is
committed to paying dividends on a regular basis. A dividend of 10%
was declared and paid, in January, 1999 to LIBRIS business insurance
policyholders of record from June 1997 to December 1997. In
addition, in October, 1999, 5% dividends were declared on both the
business insurance and workers' compensation policies for subsequent
policy periods. Dividends are based on the loss experience of program
participants, which varies greatly from other insurers who base dividends
on the performance of all policyholders, not just booksellers.
For more information, please contact
Alison Murray
League of Independent Book Retailer
Insurance Services
1655 Lafayette Street, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80218
(888) 694-8585
Fax: (303) 388-5585
amurray@riskcap.com
II. Testimonial
"The personnel at the ABA (Book
Expo) were very informative and helpful. The coverage we have is equal to
or better than what we had before LIBRIS. The service is fine. The
relationship with LIBRIS for booksellers is a big win for the bookseller:
reduced costs for more coverage! " Mr. Pat Ginther, Brown Book Shop,
Inc. - Houston, TX Member of American Booksellers Assn ; BookSense
"I can honestly say that I find the people at LIBRIS very responsive
and prompt. As far as insurance "people" go they are
probably the best I've ever worked with." Ms. Laure Laundy, CPA,
Boulder Bookstore - Boulder, CO Member of American Booksellers Assn ;
BookSense ; Mountains & Plains
Booksellers Association
"We have had an excellent working relationship with our insurance
representatives" Ms. Margie Keenan, Tattered Cover Books - Denver,
Colorado Member of American Booksellers Assn ; BookSense ; Mountains &
Plains Booksellers Association.
"Our business is selling books. We don't have
the time to constantly shop for insurance. Upon receiving our
hassle-free quote, we were pleasantly surprised at the savings. We
receive prompt, courteous service. It is a pleasure to deal with
their knowledgeable professionals." Mr. Robert Kutik, Womrath's
Bookstore - Hackensack, New Jersey Member of American Booksellers Assn,
New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association, The Association of
Booksellers for Children
"Because of your knowledge of the bookselling business, you knew more
about Inkwood Books in two phone calls than our former insurance
representative knew after 8 years. Even after your sales job was
done, your continued interest has been a delightful surprise. I am
also thrilled to be able to endorse a program for booksellers provided by
the American Booksellers Association, and hope that our fellow booksellers
will take advantage of your able assistance as well." Ms. Carla
Jimenez, Inkwood Books - Tampa, Florida Member of American Booksellers
Assn, Booksense, Southeast Bookseller's Association
Policyholder Profile - 2nd Look
Books the following may be put in a closed box:
We are a used bookstore committed to providing our customers the broadest
possible selection of books in fair to mint condition. Our inventory of
over 170,000 is organized into over 200 categories of fiction &
non-fiction, paperback & hardcover. Our books range in age from rare
19th century to current best sellers.
Our only specific political bias is a fierce belief in the freedom of
speech and a critical need to support independent book sellers. We are
advocates of recycling anything and everything we can.
We have been in business since July 1982 in Lincoln Heights Shopping
Center 5 miles southeast of downtown Spokane, Washington. There's plenty
of free parking with easy access for the convenience of our diverse
customer base.
In June 1999 we placed our entire inventory of over 170,000 titles in a
searchable database for our internet and local walk-in customers. You are
invited to search our inventory by title or author and email us at buybooks@2ndlookbooks.com
if you want a book or want more information about a book. You are always
invited to come visit us whenever you come to or through Spokane,
Washington, USA.
III. Coverage Offered
- Internet Service Protection
- Coverage for used/rare books
- Coverage for bookstore cafe's
- Liability coverage for visiting authors
- Coverage for property at fairs/exhibitions
- Liability coverage for on and offsite events
IV. Business & Workers' Compensation Insurance
- Replacement settlement on buildings and business personal property
- Business Income and Extra Expense
- Computer Equipment
- Glass breakage
- interior /exterior
- Earthquake Sprinkler Leakage*
- Fine Art Coverage
- Valuable Papers
- Accounts Receivable Records
- Employee Dishonesty
- Theft
- Business Liability
- Tenant Legal Liability
- Hired / Non-owned Auto Liability
- Employee Benefits Liability
- Business Umbrella
* not available in all states
V. Quick, Responsive Claims Service
The claims of our policyholders are handled by experienced Firemans Fund
claims adjusters operating under the guidelines of the LIBRIS Program.
No matter your location within the United States, Firemans Fund will
respond quickly to meet your needs. In addition, please don't
hesitate to contact
the LIBRIS team of professionals with questions or concerns you may have.
Phone Dialer animated (Click and Call 1-888-694-8585)
VI. Loss Prevention
As a service to our policyholders, LIBRIS continually conducts loss
prevention surveys on selected bookstores and those booksellers requesting
this service. The survey assists booksellers by identifying
safety and risk management issues. To request a survey or
obtain information on
safety programs, please contact us.
VII. Contacts
LIBRIS Customer Service
1-888-694-8585
To report a property or liability claim
1-800-553-8205
Report a workers' compensation claim
1-888-347-3428 (888 FIREHAT)
Telephone Directory for Click and Call
ABA (800) 637-0037
Board of Directors
ABA Booksellers Advisory
Council