WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — NationAir Aviation Insurance has created a new Aviation Products Liability division. “As an aviation insurance specialty broker for 35 years, we can offer the expertise that commercial brokers cannot,” said NationAir President Jeffrey Bauer. “Our Products Liability division is part of our commitment to provide the full spectrum of risk management […]
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AOPA Insurance Services adds commercial coverage
AOPA Insurance Services has launched a new line of coverage for aviation businesses, including FBOs, charter and agricultural aviation businesses, flight schools, repair stations and a variety of other aviation enterprises. “We’re really excited about this new line of coverage because we know we can offer very competitive rates to FBOs, flight schools and repair […]
Insurance company offers GA pilots incentives to obtain advanced training
Insurance company Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has signed an agreement with flight simulation and training companies, CAE and Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), which will allow general aviation clients based in North America to increase aviation safety through a combination of an advanced training program and financial incentives embedded into the insurance purchase. The advanced training […]
AOPA Insurance Services celebrates 20 years
AOPA Insurance Services (AOPAIS) marks its 20th anniversary this month. “I am delighted to congratulate our colleagues at AOPA Insurance Services on this noteworthy anniversary,” said Craig Fuller, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) president and CEO. “AOPA Insurance Services perfectly represents AOPA’s core principles through great service for our members with the goal of […]
AOPA Insurance Services appoints new president
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has appointed Bill Snead president of AOPA Insurance Services. Snead is a pilot who has 36 years of aviation insurance experience as a broker, agent and underwriter. He has worked with clients in all major aviation insurance lines, including pleasure, business and commercial aviation, experimental, light sport, antique […]
Starr Aviation partners with SAFE on accident forgiveness
Starr Aviation, a division of Starr Indemnity & Liability Co., recently partnered with the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) and Redbird Flight Simulations to reward participation in the Pilot Proficiency Project. Available at major aviation events, the project offers a series of FAA WINGS-approved seminars and simulator training scenarios that address common causes […]
Aviation specific workers’ comp plan set to debut
NEW YORK — On Jan. 1, 2013, USAIG will roll out a new workers’ compensation insurance package – AeroComp by USAIG – designed specifically to address the needs of aviation operators. “This new program leverages our 80-plus years of expertise as an insurance underwriter focused exclusively on aviation, as well as 37 years of experience […]
Aggressive approved in Minnesota and Maine
Minnesota and Maine have now been approved for the Aggressive Aviation Insurance aircraft insurance program with the Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group. Company officials note Aggressive is now approved in 43 states and “we expect more to follow shortly.”
AOPA expands insurance offerings
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Insurance Services has undergone a transformation designed to bring members a variety of expanded coverage options. In addition to traditional light aircraft and non-owned aircraft coverage, AOPA Insurance Services has the ability to assist with any type of general aviation insurance need from flying clubs to flight schools […]