Aircraft insurance brokers know the pain: a new client calls, gives you a tail number, and wants a quote ASAP.
That should be a smooth process.
But traditionally, it’s not. You pull the FAA data manually, retype make/model details into 4 or 5 different quoting portals, email underwriters one-by-one, and then hope the aircraft configuration was entered correctly.
Meanwhile, the client is still waiting. And if another broker moves faster? You lose the opportunity.
That’s exactly what iFlyQuote was built to solve.
In this article, we’ll walk through how iFlyQuote’s smart quoting form, FAA integration, and make/model intelligence allow brokers to quote faster, more accurately, and with less stress.
Why the Old Way is Broken
Brokers have been stuck doing the same slow steps for years:
- Copy the N-number
- Search the FAA registry
- Translate aircraft specs into quoting software dropdowns
- Re-key the same information across multiple carrier portals
- Send one-off emails with attachments
Every one of those steps is an opportunity for error, delay, or dropped momentum.
The result? Lost deals. Frustrated producers. A quoting process that punishes success (more volume = more friction).
The Power of One Smart Form
With iFlyQuote, you fill out one standardized form with your client’s basic details:
- N-number
- Pilot info
- Aircraft use
- Desired coverages
And that’s it.
Once submitted, iFlyQuote handles everything else:
- Pulls aircraft data directly from the FAA registry
- Verifies configuration details like model code, year, and category
- Standardizes the data for every major aviation underwriter
- Delivers accurate, complete submissions to each carrier
No retyping. No redundancy. No confusion about whether the client owns an SR22 G3 GTS or just an SR22.
FAA Registry Sync: Fast, Reliable, Automatic
The FAA registry is a goldmine of aircraft data. But it was never meant to be broker-facing.
iFlyQuote connects directly to FAA records and parses them into usable quoting data. In seconds, the system can:
- Confirm ownership details
- Identify make/model variations
- Populate year and serial number info
- Flag unusual aircraft configurations
This eliminates mistakes and improves quote accuracy.
Smart Make/Model Selection Powered by Crowdsourcing
One of iFlyQuote’s most innovative features is smart make/model logic that learns over time.
When brokers across the country submit quotes, the system tracks how specific tail numbers map to certain configurations. That input improves the accuracy of aircraft selection across the entire platform.
Over time, this creates a powerful feedback loop:
- Better model identification
- Fewer underwriter rejections
- Faster quoting for everyone
And because it’s broker-driven, the accuracy keeps improving with scale.
The Result: Full Market Submissions in 2 Minutes or Less
Using the old way, quoting five carriers might take 20 to 30 minutes, if everything goes right.
With iFlyQuote, brokers routinely submit to every major underwriter in under 2 minutes:
- AIG
- USAIG
- Global Aerospace
- Hallmark
- W. Brown
- Beacon
- Old Republic
- IAT
And more.
Every quote request is submitted through an optimized channel, whether that’s API-based or PDF upload, and stored automatically for tracking and export.
Why It Matters for Producers
Speed doesn’t just help your workflow. It changes how you show up for your clients.
With iFlyQuote, brokers can:
- Quote while the insured is still on the phone
- Deliver multiple quotes in one call
- Set expectations with real-time premium prediction
- Close more business before other brokers even respond
It makes you faster, sharper, and more trusted.
Final Thought: One Form. Zero Friction.
When you combine FAA data sync, crowdsourced make/model accuracy, and all-market quoting in one browser-based platform, you give your team something they’ve never had before:
A quoting tool that actually makes quoting easy.
If you’re ready to eliminate copy/paste, stop guessing configurations, and quote faster than ever—start with iFlyQuote.
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