The BWI aviation insurance blog
Practical answers for aircraft owners, pilots and drone operators. Explore coverage questions, ownership decisions and the details worth discussing with your insurance team.
706 articles Page 65
Between the mid-17th and late 19th centuries, Great Britain experienced an unprecedented increase in agricultural production that was fittingly named, The Agricultural Revolution. While much is to be desired surrounding the lack of innovative naming, it was a revolution indeed. Remarkably, the catalyst for this shift was a simple switch from a three-field crop rotation […]
For Immediate Release BWI Aviation Insurance Anchorage, Alaska June 9th, 2020 BWI Announces The Official Reopening of their Lake Hood Office Starting Monday June 22nd, our office will reopen to walk in customers and aircraft owners. ANCHORAGE, AK — June 9, 2020 — Today BWI, Alaska’s Leader in Aviation Insurance announced the reopening of […]
Owning and operating a private aircraft has never been a cheap venture. Even your average crop duster still incurs a great amount of cost to maintain operations. Recent increases in the price of aviation insurance have caused more pilots to toy with the notion of self-insurance. For a good look into the primary factors driving […]
It’s a fairly straight forward question that many individuals, LLCs, and organizations are finding themselves asking more frequently these days. You have a drone and along with it, your standard insurance that comes with running an organization or entrepreneurial effort of any size. You are now thinking to yourself, “what’s the worst that can happen […]
On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers took to the sky and forever changed the course of human history. While this date is well-known to aviation enthusiasts and the general public, another milestone in the history of flight has often gone less noticed. On September 17, 1908, Army First Lieutenant Thomas Selfridge became the first […]
Do I need aircraft renters insurance? What does it cover? When does an aircraft renters policy step in? Aircraft Renters Insurance is designed as a secondary insurance policy to protect you when flying aircraft that you do not own. At BWI, we have 42 years of experience specializing in aviation insurance and offering aircraft renters […]
Ready to protect your business? A Drone insurance policy is designed to protect you and your business from third-party claims arising from the use of your drone. Most drone insurance policies are written by aviation insurance specialty companies. These companies have a long history and advanced understanding of insuring objects that fly and the risks […]
Drone insurance is designed to protect you and your business from third-party claims including bodily injury and property damage arising from the use of your drone. For any drone business, obtaining a serious drone insurance policy backed by an A+ rated insurance company is a great way to protect your company. There are many drone […]
It’s 2020 and the drone industry is growing faster than ever before. Current trends show annual growth rates of drone sales at about 67% per year, growing to reach 2.4 million units per year in 2023. This isn’t just a new and fast growing industry. This is a full blown revolution in the way that […]
Aircraft insurance rates are increasing! By now you’ve heard this phrase from more pilots than you’ve wanted to. Yes, it’s true, insurance rates are going through the roof and in some cases, renewal rates are increasing 50-75% in each year! Not only are rates increasing; underwriters are adding pilot requirements, increasing deductibles and declining to […]
Welcome to BWI! Since 1977 we have been perfecting our craft and in the last 10 years we have taken major steps to modernize our systems and build the aircraft insurance agency of the future! We specialize in aircraft insurance, are appointed with all of the major A+ rated insurance carriers, and offer annual, liability and hull coverage for both owned and non-owned aircraft.
Aircraft insurance policies from BWI include liability coverage including both bodily injury and property damage. We also offer physical damage and hull insurance coverage for owned and non-owned aircraft. We have a wide-range of insurance solutions for all aviation related risks including personal and commercial use.
Our agents are highly trained professionals that strive to deliver the very best customer service and insurance experience for aircraft owners and pilots. With over 55 years of experience, we understand the industry inside and out and are ready to provide you with the most competitive insurance rates and the best coverages available. BWI is the preferred choice for thousands of aircraft owners Nationwide. From large commercial aircraft companies to smaller planes, we are the number one aircraft insurance company in the USA.
At BWI, we take pride in not only providing affordable aircraft insurance, but providing a great experience as well. Our knowledgeable representatives are friendly, patient, and ready to assist you with any problems or questions you may have. When you need insurance for your aircraft, give us a call today.
As always, thank you for trusting BWI.
