--- title: What is Inland Marine Insurance? 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So if you’re a contractor, a landscaper, a photographer, or really anyone who relies on expensive gear out in the field, this coverage could be a game changer. Here’s how it works: Inland Marine Insurance protects your property when it’s in transit, stored temporarily, or being used somewhere other than your main office. If something gets lost, damaged, or stolen while you’re on the job, this policy can help cover the cost to repair or replace it. And because standard property insurance usually only covers items kept at your primary location, Inland Marine fills in that coverage gap. It won’t cover everything—routine wear and tear, for example, is excluded. And if your equipment stays put at your main office, it’s probably better covered under a commercial property policy. But if your business depends on tools and equipment that go where you go, Inland Marine Insurance helps make sure you're protected no matter where the job takes you. 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