Inland Marine Floaters

Many people own certain types of valuable personal property—such as jewelry, furs, and cameras—that are frequently moved from one location to another. This property can be insured by an appropriate inland marine floater. An inland marine floater provides broad coverage on property frequently moved from one location to another and on property used in transportation and communications.

Basic Characteristics of Inland Marine Floaters

Although inland marine floaters are not uniform, they have certain common characteristics:4

  • Coverages are tailored to the specific type of personal property to be insured. For example, under a personal articles floater, several types of property can be insured, such as jewelry, coins, or stamps. ...

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