At first glance, insurance might seem like insurance. You protect an asset, pay your premium, and hope you never need it. So when new aircraft owners ask questions like: “Can we just remove the business use to lower the premium?” “Why is this quote taking longer than my auto policy?” “Why does it cost more […]
If you fly a Robinson R66 you don’t own, whether as a contract pilot, instructor, or demo pilot, there’s one thing you should know: You are personally liable for any damage or injury that occurs while you’re flying that aircraft. Most instructors and contract pilots assume that the owner’s insurance covers them. But unless your […]
If you’re like most aircraft owners, you’ve probably asked yourself: “How can I get a better rate on my insurance without cutting coverage?” The answer may be simpler than you think: fly more, and train smarter. Aircraft insurance underwriters aren’t just looking at your hours. They’re looking for signs that you’re staying sharp, current, and […]
If you’re a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) giving dual instruction in a helicopter that you don’t personally own, there’s something you need to know: The aircraft’s insurance policy probably doesn’t protect you. That’s right, even though you’re the one with experience, oversight, and a student in your left seat, you could be personally liable for […]
If you’re a student pilot learning to fly helicopters, there’s a lot to think about. Airspace. Autorotations. Ground effect. Emergency procedures. But there’s one thing most students and their families overlook until it’s too late: What happens if something goes wrong, and the school’s insurance doesn’t cover you? At BWI, we’ve worked with hundreds of […]
Liability might come first to mind when you think about renting or flying a non-owned aircraft, but you also can’t forget to protect yourself in case you cause physical damage the plane you are flying. Aircraft physical damage coverage, is an optional coverage in an aviation renters insurance policy and provides hull coverage for a […]
New aircraft owners and pilots cannot assume that aircraft renters insurance is included with flight school training or Fixed Based Operator (FBO) status. In fact, flight schools and airport authorities provide insurance to protect their aircraft and interests, not their students. Continue reading to find out eight things you need to know about aircraft renters […]
If you are instructing in an aircraft that you don’t own, typically the answer is yes, you should purchase a flight instructor insurance policy also called a CFI non-owned insurance policy. Shouldn’t I Be Covered By the aircraft owner’s Policy? The answer is probably not. The owner’s policy is designed to protect the aircraft owner […]
CFI non-owned insurance, flight instructor insurance
Starting your flight training is an exciting time. You may spend many hours researching flight schools, taking a discovery flight, getting your student pilot certificate and medical certificate, and beginning your ground and flight training. So naturally, getting student pilot insurance may be far from your mind. And while you may not need insurance on […]
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In 2019, the U.S. insurance industry net premiums in the amount of $1.32 trillion dollars and among that massive figure, airplane renter’s insurance was a relatively small piece of the pie. That’s because out of America’s 350 million plus population, only 660,000 individuals have the distinct honor to call themselves a certified pilot in that […]
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