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 […]
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Top 5 Mistakes Agricultural Drone Operators Make (and How Insurance Can Help)
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 […]
From High-Risk to Fully Covered: How One Drone Company Overcame Past Crashes and Got Insured
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 […]
When Is the Right Time to Get an Aircraft Insurance Quote?
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 […]
From the Bush to the Books: Insuring a True Alaskan Workhorse
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 […]
From Purchase to Protection: How One Aircraft Owner Got Fully Covered in Under 8 Hours
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, […]
From Grounded to Growing: How One Drone Business Got Covered and Operational in 48 Hours
Launching a drone business isn’t easy. You’ve got the equipment. The FAA certifications. The work lined up. But you’re still grounded, because you’re missing one thing: Insurance. This is the exact position one drone operator found himself in just last week. He’d recently purchased a brand-new DJI Agras T50, one of the most […]
Why Alaska Still Feels Like Home for BWI: A Story of Trust, Aviation, and Showing Up
In 2017, we attended our very first Great Alaska Aviation Gathering. We weren’t sure what to expect, and we just wanted to learn, listen, and see if there was a place for BWI in one of the most unique and demanding aviation communities in the world. What we experienced over those few days changed the […]
How Attending AIA 2025 Helps Us Deliver Better Aviation Insurance for You
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, […]
Why Choose BWI for Your Aviation Insurance Needs?
Are you looking for a new aviation insurance policy? While you can directly approach the insurance companies, working with a broker or agent is often the best way to receive the lowest quote and most effective package. BWI Aviation Insurance Agency is a friendly, knowledgeable, and competitive broker serving clients across the lower 48 and […]
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