Inland Marine Insurance is a type of coverage that protects movable or transportable property - like tents, tables, chairs, lighting, AV equipment, and décor - that an event rental business owns or rents out. It’s especially important for businesses that frequently transport gear to and from event sites.
Inland Marine Insurance is only available if your client purchases Event Host Liability Insurance. Inland Marine Insurance cannot be purchased separately.
What’s Covered?
Inland Marine Insurance covers loss, damage, and theft of your inventory from the moment it leaves your warehouse until it returns.
Transportation Damage
Equipment damaged during delivery or pickup
Accidents while loading or unloading
Damage from third-party transport services
Theft or Loss
Stolen items at the event site
Employee theft
Lost or misplaced equipment during transit or storage
Major Equipment Damage
Broken staging, torn tent materials, or smashed AV gear
Severe weather-related damage (if not already covered by a waiver)
Damage due to improper use by clients or staff
What It’s Not (Damage Waivers Usually Cover)
Minor wear and tear
Small spills, chips, scratches, or dents
Broken glassware or scuffed furniture from casual use
For those types of minor incidents, a damage waiver is still valuable and can be offered alongside this insurance.
Learn more about the differences in coverage here.
Why It Matters
Most general liability or property policies don’t cover your inventory once it leaves your warehouse. Inland Marine Insurance ensures that your high-value gear is protected in transit and on-site, without requiring you to file a claim on your own insurance.
With Goodshuffle Pro, you’re added as an additional insured party, so you can:
Initiate the claim yourself. Learn more here
Avoid disputes or client chargebacks
Get covered without putting your own policy at risk
This will give you, the business owner, up to $10k free coverage for your inventory per event. You don’t pay the deductible, you can’t be dropped, and you can file the claim on your own.
Want to learn more?
See how Inland Marine Insurance works with Event Insurance, or book a meeting with our team to start protecting your gear today.