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  Getting insured in a Cirrus Vision Jet is a different game than quoting a piston aircraft. The process is more complex. The stakes are higher. And training plays a much bigger role in whether you get approved or declined. At BWI, we’ve quoted dozens of SF50 Vision Jets and worked directly with the few […]

  If you own or operate a Robinson R22, chances are you’ve come across the term “Open Pilot Warranty” (or OPW) while reviewing your insurance policy. But what does it actually mean? How does it affect your coverage? And more importantly, should you have one? At BWI, we’ve insured thousands of R22 owners and flight […]

  You already know your Cirrus SR22 is different. It flies faster. It trains smarter. It protects better. But what about your insurance policy? At BWI, we’ve insured thousands of Cirrus aircraft, many of them SR22s and SR22Ts, and we’ve reviewed just as many quotes written by brokers who don’t specialize in Cirrus. Here’s the […]

    Insurance can feel like a hassle—until the moment you need it. If you’re flying helicopters you don’t own, whether as a CFI, student, or contract pilot, non-owned rotor-wing insurance can make the difference between financial ruin and peace of mind. At BWI, we’ve handled hundreds of helicopter insurance claims, and we’ve seen firsthand […]

  When it comes to insuring your aircraft, one of the most important decisions you’ll make has nothing to do with your flying hours, the policy limits, or the broker you work with. It’s this: What’s your aircraft worth? At BWI, we don’t assign that number. We don’t tell you what we think your aircraft […]

    In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, drones are quickly becoming one of the most valuable tools in a farmer’s arsenal. From crop monitoring and mapping to precision spraying, agricultural drones are helping farmers increase efficiency, cut costs, and make smarter decisions. But as with any powerful tool, using drones comes with risks, and […]

    If you’re flying drones in the real world, especially for commercial work, accidents can happen. Batteries fail. Weather shifts. Equipment malfunctions. And when the pressure’s high, like in disaster zones or time-sensitive mapping jobs, there’s no margin for error. Recently, we helped a professional drone company navigate all of that. They had two prior […]

  For many aircraft owners, insurance is one of those last-minute checklist items that gets handled right before a policy renews, or just days before purchasing a new aircraft. But here’s the truth: the best insurance outcomes happen when you start early. Whether you’re a current aircraft owner or about to make your first purchase, there’s […]

  In Alaska, aircraft aren’t hobbies, they’re lifelines. We were reminded of that again last week when we had the opportunity to insure one of the most iconic bush planes still flying today: a 1950s Piper Super Cub, based in Anchorage, equipped with skis and wheels, and built for serious backcountry work. This aircraft wasn’t […]

  When you buy an aircraft, the excitement is immediate, but so is the pressure. You need coverage. Fast. Whether it’s to close on financing, finalize delivery, or just get airborne legally and safely, insurance can’t be an afterthought. At BWI Aviation Insurance, we’ve built our entire agency around solving this exact challenge–with speed, precision, […]