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.
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It’s not surprising that pilots want to transition to complex aircraft. The speed of these planes is undoubtedly a draw, as is the confidence you gain operating an aircraft with specialized avionics. If possible, look into what factors play into transitioning to complex aircraft insurance before you buy your plane. If you already bought your […]
There’s nothing quite like piloting your own aircraft. As the ground pulls away and the engine purrs beneath you, there’s an adrenaline rush that you just can’t get on the ground. Unfortunately, that adrenaline rush comes with its own risks. Private planes have accidents more often than commercial planes, and about 20% of the time, […]
Cessna 172 Skyhawk, photographed March 2025. General aircraft ownership context only; no BWI customer, quoted aircraft or claim is depicted. Photo: Oleg Yunakov / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized without cropping; this image derivative is shared under the same license. No endorsement implied. Choosing aircraft insurance limits starts with the actual aircraft, people and […]
Carrying aircraft insurance is not a legal requirement in most states, yet having a policy could save you from a serious financial disaster. The last thing an aircraft owner should have to think about are the legal and financial ramifications of an aircraft accident or incident. Our 2022 Aviation Insurance Guide, will provide you with […]
In appreciation of our employees hard work this year, and in recognition of the added mental stress the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to all of us, we are giving our entire staff the last week of this year off. Accordingly, our office will be closed from December 24th – January 2nd. We will reopen fresh, […]
This is an archived announcement for the Alaska Airmen’s Association Q&A on June 25, 2021. BWI will be on-hand at the Alaska Airmen’s building at 3PM Pacific on 6/25/2021 for a Q&A Event! We will be answering aviation insurance questions for those in-person, and also those participating virtually. In attendance from BWI will be Matt […]
We are excited to announce that BWI has been named as the Best Overall Aircraft Insurance Broker Of 2021 By Investopedia! We are incredibly honored to receive this accolade and we will continue to work very hard every single day to build the very best aviation insurance experience for our customers. Investopedia was founded in […]
This is an archived announcement for EAA AirVenture, July 26–August 1, 2021. We are excited to announce our participation in the 2021 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Trade Show. Visit us and meet our team! July 26th – August 1st. Whitman Regional Airport Hangar G, Booth 7010, 7019. We look forward to seeing you in person! Thank you […]
We are pleased to report that over the past few months, multiple independent reviews have ranked BWI as one of the best aviation insurance brokers! We are humbled by these reviews and will continue to work hard every day to build the very best aviation insurance experience for our customers. -The BWI Team. […]
This is an archived announcement for the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering, May 8–9, 2021. We are excited to announce our participation in the 2021 Great Alaska Aviation Gathering! Visit us on May 8th & 9th. At Palmer Municipal Airport. Booth #119 in Raven Hall. We look forward to seeing you in person, for the first time in […]
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.
