ACORD Certificate of Insurance LS
08124 Issue Date:  06/26/95
Producer:
Mesirow Insurance Serv
350 N. Clark
Chicago, IL  60610

Insured:
United Stationers Inc.
United Stationers Supply
2200 East Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL  60016-1267

This certificate is issued as a matter of information
only and confers no rights upon the certificate
holder. This certificate does not amend, extend or
alter the coverage afforded by the policies below.

Companies affording coverage:
Federal Insurance Company

Coverages:
This is to certify that the policies of insurance
listed below have been issued to the insured named
above for the policy period indicated,
notwithstanding any requirement, term or condition of
any contract or other document with respect to which
this certificate may be issued or may pertain, the
insurance afforded by the policies described herein
is subject to all the terms, exclusions and
conditions of such policies. Limits shown may have
been reduced by paid claims.

Type of Insurance:  Directors & Officers Liability
Policy Number:      81200259G
Policy Effective Date:   11/01/94
Policy Expiration Date:  11/01/95
Limits:             $25,000,000
                 $250,000 Deductible
                          
Description of
operations/locations/vehicles/special items: None

Certificate Holder:
United Stationers Supply
2200 East Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL  60016

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Cancellation:
Should any of the above described policies be cancelled
before the expiration date thereof, the issuing company
will endeavor to mail 30 days written notice to the
certificate holder named to the left, but failure to
mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability
of any kind upon the company, its agents or
representatives.

Authorized Representative:
James C. Styer


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