US: A broad form of insurance, generally covering articles in transit as well as bridges, tunnels and other means of transportation and communication. Besides goods in transit (generally excepting trans-ocean), it includes numerous “floater” policies, such as those covering personal effects, personal property, jewelry, furs, fine arts, and other items.
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UK: A development from marine insurance covering inland transit exposures on road, rail or inland water. It includes goods in transit, carrier’s liability, property in the possession of bailees and movable equipment and property. In the US it may include fixed structures such as bridges and tunnels that are normally included in property insurance.
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Property insurance signaling broad coverage of properties exposed to the transportation peril and those subject to being used or kept at a location other than the insured’s customary premises. Eligible property is identified in the Nationwide Definition of Marine Insurance. Also refers to personal property of significant rarity or value that the owner may want separate coverage.