Inland Marine on the other hand covers your personal property anywhere it is within the coverage territory. This is a crucial distinction for many businesses. It is important to note that neither of these covers a building or real property.
Loss or damage due to improper packing. Financial default or insolvency of owners, charterers, managers, or operators of the vessel. Loss or damage due to wire, strike, riot, and civil commotion. Loss or damage arising from the use of nuclear fission, weapon, or any other radioactive force.
Inland marine insurance does not cover: Stationary property at your main location. Your business vehicles. Damage from earthquakes and floods.
Inland marine insurance is property coverage for material, products or equipment that moves or is transportable, and/or is instrumental in transportation or communication. This type of policy also typically covers property that is owned by someone else but stored at the policyholder's location.
Inland marine coverage does not offer protection for buildings, equipment that is permanently installed in buildings, or vehicles. In addition, it will not cover: Property while airborne. Property that is underground.
Final answer: Inland marine insurance does not typically cover stationary property. It is designed for mobile property, transportation of goods, and instrumentalities of transportation and communication.
An inland marine personal articles floater is used to insure valuable personal property that often requires broader coverage than that provided by an insured's homeowner insurance policy, due to the various exclusions and limitations on homeowners coverages.