What Is Inland Marine Insurance?

Inland marine covers selected property exposures such as mobile equipment and goods in transit; each form covers a different kind of property.

Common forms cover equipment that moves between sites, goods in transit, or materials during installation; one form does not automatically include the others.

Check the quote for the exact property class, locations or transit, limits, deductible, valuation, exclusions, and schedule requirements.

Sources for This Answer

  1. Commercial Insurance Guide. California Department of Insurance; Property Insurance; Commercial Property; Inland Marine; Boiler and Machinery. Accessed 2026-09-25.
  2. Inland Marine Policy: Contractors’ Equipment. Markel American Insurance Company / American Association of Insurance Services; hosted by Florida Department of Management Services; PDF p.8 declarations; attached Contractors’ Equipment printed pp.1–13 (PDF pp.18–30); replacement-cost endorsement PDF p.34. Accessed 2026-09-25.

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