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Bookstore Insurance - Let us find your best coverage - coverage built for independent bookstores

Bookstores are usually low hazard, and carriers look at inventory values, any cafe on site and author events that bring in crowds. Send us a few details and we will shop 50+ carriers for your best rate – no cost, no obligation. Prefer to talk? Call 800-616-3490.

Bookstore Quote Request

Applicant Information:

Business Structure (Optional - choose one)

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  • Inventory value
  • Rare book values
  • Cafe sales if any
  • Five years of loss runs

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Coverage details

What Bookstore coverage includes

Bookstores are usually low hazard, and carriers look at inventory values, any cafe on site and author events that bring in crowds.

  • General liability - Customer injuries in the store and at events.
  • Inventory - Books and stock against fire, smoke and water.
  • Business income - Lost income while closed after a covered loss.
  • Rare books - Collectible and rare stock valued separately.
  • Cafe operations - Food and drink served in the store.

Good to know: a Business Owners Policy (BOP) usually fits, and rare or collectible books often need a separate scheduled limit.

Not covered: water damage from long-term leaks and rare books above the standard inventory valuation unless scheduled.

Insurance Application:

Bookstore

Required forms

Bookstore Supplemental Application (PDF)

Download, complete and email to info@societiesinsurance.com, or attach it with your quote request.

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