What We Are
The Insurance Library Association of Boston is a nonprofit organization founded in 1887. It is the country’s first, and only remaining, independent library dedicated solely to the subject of insurance. The Library has a unique collection of print and digital insurance-related resources, including treatises, periodicals, hard-to-find policy forms, a rare collection of A.M. Best Reports going back to 1900, and many insurance artifacts and memorabilia.
But we are much more than just a library.
We offer an array of virtual and in-person education programs, including highly regarded CE-approved webinars, a popular Webinar Sponsorship program were members can provide employees or producers with cost-effective CE classes, seminars, custom virtual or on-site courses for clients–with topics ranging from an introductory level to more specialized areas of insurance–collaborations with local and national organizations, and virtual Lunch & Learns and book Launch & Learns.
We also offer networking and engagement events to members and the public, including our Insurance Professional of the Year Award Gala, a biennial Scavenger Hunt, the Nancy Z. Bender Award for customer and community service, a popular Summer Program for member organization interns and early career professionals, a holiday open house, and other events. Our credentialed, experienced research librarian provides excellent research services regarding insurance policy forms and coverages, company and policy history, and topical searches.
Our Mission
The Library’s mission is to provide members of the insurance, financial security, risk management, and legal communities, and the public, with high-quality educational programming, opportunities for engagement and networking, and unique research resources and services..
Our Vision
The Library’s vision is to be recognized as the preeminent nonprofit provider of such educational programs and other services, build upon our unique position as a hub for networking and engagement, and continue to expand our reach nationally.
