When I was elected Treasurer of the Board of Trustees
of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall,
Carnegie PA, in 1995, there was a question on our
Board as to whether I should be bonded. After an
investigation, we determined that our current
insurance was sufficient for the needs of a small
public library.

I would definitely recommend that you check with your
current insurer first. If you do not think they can
meet your needs, then you would want to seek
additional bids.

gaw

--- David Ryan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Dear Colleagues,
> I received this query from a board member of a
> historical society that runs a 
> small museum.  I don't know the answer and would
> welcome any insights on 
> this matter:
> We are considering bonding several of the officers
> of our board. I have 
> information from the AAM, but this is about the
> Directors and Officers Liability 
> program, whereas I would like to know about 
> bonding. Are there programs 
> specifically designed for museums and their boards?
> Should our regular 
> insurance agent be contacted? Who does this best?
> You can see I need 
> guidance! I would surely appreciate your letting me
> know either the 
> information or who can give it to me.
> Thank you.
> Sincerely,
> David Ryan
> Registrar
> Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
> www.cspm.org

gaw

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