Aviation Insurance is a relatively small, close-knit, specialty insurance market. In the U.S. there are less than 20 Aviation Insurance Companies compared with auto insurance for example, where there are over 500. Check today for aviation insurance cost breakdowns. BWI has been in business for over 42 years and during that time, we’ve specialized only in Aviation […]
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Cessna 172 Insurance Cost: What Pilots Need to Know

Cessna 172 Insurance For qualified pilots the Cessna 172 Insurance Cost typically ranges between $150-$250 per year for $1,000,000 in Liability Only coverage. Adding hull coverage in the amount of $50,000, for example, increases the annual premium range to between $450-$1,100 total. What is the definition of a qualified pilot? A qualified pilot has their […]
aircraft insurance, airplane insurance, aviation insurance, cessna 172 insurance, cessna 172 insurance cost, cessna 172 insurance ratesMooney Aircraft Ceases Production
According to the Kerrville Daily Times, effective 11/12/2019, Mooney Aircraft International has ceased all production at it’s Kerrville Airport factory in Texas. The company laid off 229 employees, including all employees on the aircraft production and parts lines. Mooney Aircraft Company was founded in 1929 by Albert Mooney and his brother Arthur, according to Wikipedia, and […]
aircraft insurance, airplane insurance, aviation insurance, Mooney Aircraft, Mooney insurancePress Release: BWI Announces Branch Office Opening on Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Alaska

For Immediate Release: April 29, 2019 BWI Contact: Matt White, [email protected], (800) 666-4359 BWI Announces Branch Office Opening on Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Alaska Bringing more aviation insurance options, competitive rates and local support to the world’s busiest seaplane base. CORONA, CA — April 29, 2019 – Today BWI, The Nation’s Leader in Aviation Insurance announced […]
1933 Flying over Everest Conquering the roof of the world in a flimsy biplane
Though the 29,029-foot-high summit of Mount Everest was first conquered on foot by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary in 1953, it was conquered by air two decades earlier. In April 1933, RAF squadron leader Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, otherwise known as Lord Clydesdale, led an ambitious attempt to fly over the summit of the world’s tallest mountain. […]
aircraft insurance, airplane insuranceDo I Need Extra Insurance for My Drone?
By KIMBERLY LANKFORD, Contributing Editor February 20, 2019 “QI plan to buy a drone soon. Will my insurance cover any damages it might cause? ADamages caused by drones may be covered by the liability portion of your homeowners or renters’ insurance policy, but the details vary by insurer. “Some homeowners policies cover ‘model or hobby’ aircraft; others cover only […]
What You Need to Know About Experimental Aircraft Insurance
“Many pilots of standard aircraft find another outlet for their passion for flight by building aircraft themselves from kits. Technically known as experimental amateur-built (EAB) aircraft, and sometimes called home-built aircraft, these aircraft are typically constructed by pilots, using parts designed and fabricated by kit plane manufacturers. In many cases, the initial construction phases are […]
Will my insurance cover drone damage?
“I plan to buy a drone soon. Will my insurance cover any damages it might cause? A: Damages caused by drones may be covered by the liability portion of your homeowners or renters insurance policy, but the details vary by insurer. “Some homeowners policies cover model or hobby aircraft, others cover only model aircraft, and […]
Debunking 3 Common Myths About Drones
With the number of drones sold in the U.S. expected to increase from 2.5 million units to 7 million units in 2020, according to the FAA, drones are beginning to make a huge impact on society. However, some people are still wary of drones because they don’t fully understand their use. So, this article is […]
Considering Aviation Insurance? Read This First

Each year, American general aviation aircraft log about 24 million hours of flight time. And if you own one of those aircraft, you should consider the best aviation insurance. While aviation insurance is immensely beneficial, it’s important to understand a few things about aircraft insurance policies before you pick the right one for you. First […]
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