Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Insurance Services has created a hangar insurance program, designed to protect individuals who own or lease hangars in cases of hangar damage, personal injury, theft, fire or wind damage for as little as $42 a month. The policy covers hangars and associated property with deductibles as low as $1,000. The program […]
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquires NationAir Aviation Insurance
ITASCA, Ill. — Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired NationAir Aviation Insurance. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1978, NationAir is an insurance broker offering commercial property/casualty and risk management insurance services specifically for the aviation industry. Jeffrey Bauer and his associates will continue to operate in West Chicago under the direction of Michael […]
Avemco introduces helicopter renter’s insurance for NAFI members
Avemco Insurance Company has introduced Non-Owned Rotorcraft Coverage developed specifically for members of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). The program allows NAFI members to include rotorcraft instruction coverage in their policy. The new coverage provides liability insurance for instruction in most single-engine piston powered helicopters, liability coverage for dual flight instruction, flight reviews, check […]
Travers and Associates unveils renters insurance
Travers and Associates has unveiled a non-owned aircraft insurance product designed for renter pilots and flight instructors. Insurance policies can be quoted and purchased online instantly, company officials note. “This new non-owned and aircraft renter’s insurance product allows the pilot to choose from several coverage options with competitive prices,” said Mike Travers, a partner at Travers […]
New maintenance webinars debut
Convergent Performance and USAIG have introduced a new webinar specifically for aviation maintenance professionals in the USAIG Performance Vector program. Since the program’s inception in 2011, more than 200 students from 52 flight departments have attended Convergent’s online courses, and 110 flight departments have enrolled groups into their webinar series. Aviation insurance underwriter USAIG developed the […]
NationAir offers complimentary contract review
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – NationAir Aviation Insurance now offers complimentary contract review to all commercial clients. NationAir’s contracts partner, Gary Stewart of Ascot Aviation Consulting, will be at NationAir’s Booth #4825 at the National Business Aviation Association Convention and Exhibition Oct. 21–23 in Orlando to answer contract questions. “Thorough contract review can significantly improve clients’ […]
Crosswind students qualify for insurance credits
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Crosswind Concepts (CC) students who complete the Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind (MDC) training session now qualify for a 5% premium credit on aviation insurance policies under Avemco’s Safety Rewards Program, according to CC manager Taylor Albrecht. Crosswind’s MDC training course helps pilots develop “stick and rudder” skills that are particularly necessary during challenging […]
Avemco Oshkosh forums focus on safety tips
Avemco Insurance Company will present educational sessions before and during EAA’s AirVenture 2014. Mike Adams, Avemco’s Vice President of Underwriting, will present “Claim Proof Yourself (as best you can)”, geared specifically towards Cessna and Piper aircraft at the Cessna Pilot Organization and Piper Owner Society annual “Gateway to Oshkosh” convention at Stevens Point (STE) in Wisconsin […]
Travers & Associates acquires Aviation Insurance Services
ST. LOUIS — Travers & Associates has acquired Aviation Insurance Services in Tucson, Ariz. This is the 11th aviation insurance agency acquisition by Travers. The Arizona office will remain open. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. St. Louis-based Travers and Associates was founded by World War II Naval aviator Captain Bob Travers. Now including […]