What Insurance Covers Business Equipment Off Premises?

Inland marine insurance, often called an equipment floater, covers business equipment away from your premises; commercial property usually covers only your listed locations.

Inland marine insurance covers equipment you take off your premises, such as laptops at a client site or tools at a temporary office. Commercial property insurance usually covers only the locations listed on the policy, though some forms add a small off-premises extension.

If you regularly move equipment, an equipment floater is the safer choice. Give the insurer a list of items and values that matches what you actually carry.

Before you buy, check the territory, any restriction on theft from unattended vehicles, whether customer-owned property is included, and the per-item limit.

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