Library insurance
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a leading provider of property and causality insurance for businesses and non-profits, has developed an affinity program for ALA Member public libraries for various insurance products. ALA Member libraries have a unique opportunity with Gallagher to evaluate current insurance needs and choose from supplemental or comprehensive coverages that are written specifically for libraries. Gallagher offers ALA Member libraries "better than market" rates as a benefit.
Gallagher has worked closely with The Hartford to create a set of options that are specific to the needs of libraries. Contact Gallagher to discuss their many coverage options, including:
- Pre-construction and construction
- Building and physical plant
- Collections
- Rare books, manuscripts, and artwork
- Electronic data
- Employee liability
- Directors and officers
Michael Ewert, account associate at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., is the dedicated representative for ALA Member libraries. Contact him at michael_ewert@ajg.com, or 1-630-285-3664, for a confidential assessment of your library insurance needs. Gallagher's home page can be found at www.ajg.com. Please note that coverage is only available to U.S. public libraries.
For information about enrolling your library as an ALA Member, visit our Organizational Membership page.
Contact John Chrastka, ALA's Director for Membership Development, at 800-545-2433 ext. 2159 or jchrastka@ala.org with questions about this or other ALA member benefits.