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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Remote ID lets a drone broadcast identification and location information during flight. The rule is now in effect. If your drone is registered, or must be registered, review the FAA requirements before you fly. For a business, the insurance questions include the aircraft you use, any added equipment, and the work you plan to do. […]
This page preserves the original BWI Fly Live channel launch announcement. We’re excited to announce our new YouTube Channel BWI FLY LIVE! Our new channel will feature information, news and tips for all things aviation insurance. To celebrate, we are releasing a fun, 15 second promo video~ Find more BWI videos and guides Explore the […]
For Immediate Release BWI Aviation Insurance Corona, Ca June 16th, 2020 BWI Announces New Aviation Insurance Policy Payment Options Starting today June 16th, we are offering expanded payment options including secure ACH, Apple Pay and lower insurance premium financing rates. CORONA, CA — June 16, 2020 — Today BWI, The Nation’s Leader In […]
Aircraft renters insurance is a product offered by various aviation insurance carriers and it is designed to protect you when flying aircraft that you do not own. Aircraft renters insurance is a secondary coverage, meaning the aircraft owners insurance policy is always primary in the event of a loss. If there are coverage gaps or […]
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 […]
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.
