Antiquarian Book Sellers Insurance

This is a specially designed Scheme for Bookdealers & Bookbinders and is approved by the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association.

Policy
Please refer to the Policy document for full details of our terms & conditions

Our policy offers cover for:-
Fire, Specified Perils, Theft, Accidental Damage, Book Debts, Money, Glass, & Business Interruption, Bookfairs, Trade fairs, Exhibitions, Temporary Locations, Post/Courier services & Defective Title, Employers Liability, Public Liability, Products Liability & Terrorism

Summary of Cover
Please refer to the Schedule for individual details of the Summary of cover applicable to you, together with details of any Policy excess applicable.

Significant Key Benefits include:-

  • Claim settlement up to 100% of stock retail value
  • Full theft cover (shoplifting)
  • Cover for stock in unattended vehicles
  • “Pair & Sets” clause to client’s advantage 
  • Glass shop fronts - no limit or excess
  • Stock at bookbinders/auction houses/other locations
  • Defective title – for bookdealers
  • Loss of value following damage
  • Business Interruption at twice the stock value
  • No excess on most policy sections
  • Cancellation of Bookfairs – out of pocket expenses given
  • No need for post or bookfair declarations
  • Cover for stock immediately upon purchase
  • Book Debts up to £10,000
  • Post/ Courier losses – invoice price settlement – no excess
  • £5 million Limit of indemnity for Public/Products Liability

Significant Exclusions/Limitations

  • Losses discovered solely at stocktaking
  • Mildew, moth, vermin, damp or any gradually operating cause
  • Water damage to stock in basements stored below 15cms from floor level

Terms of Business Agreement

  • Please refer to our separate statement which sets out the terms on which we conduct our business and offer our services to you.

For more information or to get a quote, please contact
Eddie Rowlands on: 020 7426 5336  eddie.rowlands@tldallas.com
or Bob Dowle on 020 7426 5330  bob.dowle@tldallas.com