Aviation Insurance

Airplane insurance may be a first world problem, but it could end up signaling a bad trend for us all.

It’s hard to let go of the ‘right’ aircraft and go looking for another.

Most pilots who rent or borrow aircraft don’t understand the need for Aircraft Renters Insurance and how it protects them. More often than not the FBO or aircraft owner does not provide adequate coverage – if any – to the renting pilot putting them at a huge personal financial risk. Purchasing an aircraft renter policy […]

In fact, piston aircraft hull values have increased more than both turboprops (+29 percent) and business jets (+24 percent). Many pilots are aware that hull values have been increasing, but aren’t aware it’s at an unprecedented rate. This trend leaves many owners asking, “Do I have financial exposure in the event of an accident or […]

Knowledgeable groups known as type clubs can provide a plethora of information about specific types of aircraft.

As a young aircraft maintenance student, this pilot decided he wanted his aircraft to have European flair, but it came with challenges.

You are not required by law to have student pilot insurance, also known as renter’s insurance, but you definitely should. Some aviation schools or flight training organizations will not enroll you, or lease or rent an aircraft to you as a student, if you do not have a renter’s insurance policy.  Even if the aircraft […]

Starr Aviation, part of Starr Insurance Companies of New York, New York, has introduced its Starr Gate app tailored for renter pilots. The iPad-based program allows pilots to buy insurance on a month-to-month basis, as well as annually, and they earn discounts for participating in the flight scoring option offered through a partnership with CloudAhoy. […]

Well, yes, I had left my phone on the Virgin Atlantic flight to London. So, yes, I was out of touch for the six days it took me to get it back from “Missing X” somewhere in the ductwork of Heathrow Airport. So, yes, there was a delay in receiving your voicemail. When I did […]

Aviation insurers are adjusting to the current COVID-19 outbreak by offering personalized answers for the aircraft owners that they have relationships with, as aircraft across the country sit idle. We checked in with a couple providers to give their advice. “As a direct writer we have the ability to be flexible in amending coverages,” said […]