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Inland Marine Insurance, explained. 

Business property does not always stay at one address.

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Inland Marine Insurance

Inland marine insurance is a category of property coverage for specified mobile, transported or specialized business property. Depending on the form, it may address equipment away from a main premises, installation materials, goods in transit or property entrusted to a business. A standard commercial property policy may not provide the same protection once items leave the insured location.

Inside a Inland Marine policy.

Scheduled mobile equipment and tools
Covered property while transported or temporarily off site
Installation materials under an appropriate form
Specified customer property where eligible
Valuation, scheduling and territorial limits
Theft safeguards and applicable deductibles

Is this for you?

Businesses moving property between locations
Contractors transporting equipment and installation materials
Operations responsible for customers’ property or specialized items

Plain language answers.

Is inland marine only for boats?

No. Despite the name, it generally concerns specified property exposures such as equipment, transit and specialized business property. Boat coverage is a separate discussion.

Are tools inside a vehicle covered by auto insurance?

Not necessarily. Coverage on the vehicle does not automatically insure its business contents. Review tools, equipment and cargo separately.

Does one inland marine policy cover every shipment?

No. Covered property, transit methods, locations, causes of loss and exclusions depend on the form. Explain what you move, how it is transported and who is responsible for it.

Coverage availability depends on operations, underwriting and the policy’s terms, limits, deductibles, conditions and exclusions. Descriptions are general education, not a coverage determination. Coverage is not bound by submitting an inquiry.

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