Every policy we write starts with one thing: trust.
To protect pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation businesses across the country, we don’t just rely on forms and data, we build real relationships, stay ahead of industry trends, and advocate for you face-to-face. That’s why we attend the AIA Conference every year.
At BWI Aviation Insurance, we believe that staying ahead doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by showing up, learning relentlessly, and building stronger partnerships year after year.
That’s why we send our team to the Aviation Insurance Association (AIA) Conference—the premier aviation insurance event in the country.
You might wonder: Why invest so much time, travel, and effort every year?
The answer is simple: Because it directly benefits you and your aviation insurance coverage.
What is the AIA Conference?
The Aviation Insurance Association brings together aviation insurance brokers, underwriters, reinsurers, claims professionals, and technology providers for several days of education, networking, and innovation.
It’s the one time each year when the entire industry comes together in one place to discuss what’s changing, what’s working, and what comes next. If you own an aircraft or work in aviation, the outcomes of AIA influence how your insurance policy is quoted, priced, and serviced.
Why BWI Shows Up
We don’t attend AIA just to check a box. We show up to build, lead, and advocate.
Here’s what we do at AIA:
- Attend education sessions on emerging risks, regulation updates, and policy trends
- Meet directly with the underwriters who write your policies
- Advocate in division meetings for clearer, simpler aviation insurance practices
- Build personal relationships with industry leaders who support our clients year-round
- Present thought leadership around aviation insurance technology, including iFlyQuote, our proprietary quoting platform
This year, our CEO Matt White even gave a presentation to the AIA Board on the Technology Subcommittee’s work to standardize aircraft model identification across the industry—a foundational upgrade that could speed up quoting and clearance for brokers and underwriters alike.
How It Benefits You
1. Faster Quotes & Smarter Submissions
Our direct meetings with aviation insurance companies allow us to build faster workflows, get quotes back quicker, and reduce delays in clearance.
Thanks to iFlyQuote, our quoting technology platform, and the relationships we strengthen at AIA, we can:
- Submit to multiple markets instantly
- Get underwriter feedback in hours, not days
- Customize your submission to fit your exact aircraft and use case
Whether you need insurance for a piston aircraft, a jet, or a drone operation, these advantages translate into real-world speed and simplicity.
2. Better Coverage Recommendations
From “purpose of use” language to hull value fluctuations and non-owned aircraft endorsements, aviation insurance policies are changing fast.
At AIA, we attend the Continuing Insurance Education (CIE) courses that deep-dive into:
- Risk management through aircraft usage data
- Legal and liability trends in pilot coverage
- Drones and emerging technologies in aviation
- Workers comp exposure for flight schools
We bring all of that back to BWI to make sure our advice to you is based on the most current and relevant knowledge.
3. Direct Access to Decision-Makers
When claims happen or coverage challenges arise, it helps to know the person on the other end of the phone.
Our team invests time into building strong, personal connections with underwriters and claims professionals across all the top aviation insurance companies: Great American, Hallmark, IAT, Beacon, and more.
That means when you need help, you have us in your corner—and we have direct access to get you answers.
Highlights from AIA 2025
Here’s a glimpse at what our team experienced at this year’s event:
- Award Recognition: We watched five amazing professionals earn their CAIP (Certified Aviation Insurance Professional) designation—a sign of the future talent rising in our industry.
- Industry Leadership: Our CEO presented to the AIA Board on technology innovations in quoting and data standardization.
- Powerful Keynote: Kevin LaRosa II, aerial stunt coordinator for Top Gun: Maverick, gave an unforgettable talk on trust, teamwork, and safety in complex flight environments.
- Company Strategy Meetings: Our team met with carriers across the board to align on 2025 underwriting priorities and explore ways to bring better service to our mutual clients.
- Evening Networking: From the Women in Aviation Happy Hour to receptions hosted by Great American, Hallmark, and Beacon, we connected with the very people who help us fight for the best coverage and claims outcomes for our clients.
Looking Ahead
Attending AIA isn’t just about today’s insurance—it’s about tomorrow’s.
By leading from the front, BWI helps shape the future of aviation insurance. Whether through our investment in quoting technology, our education on evolving risks, or our relationships across the industry, everything we do at AIA is designed to make your experience as an aircraft owner or operator safer, simpler, and more successful.
We don’t just want to write your policy. We want to be your long-term aviation insurance partner.
Need a quote? Ready to talk coverage? Curious about our technology?
Visit www.bwifly.com or call us today. We’re here to help—and we’re ready for what’s next.
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