Get ready for your aviation insurance quote.

A practical checklist for the way you fly. Gather what you have, flag the questions and go directly to the right quote application.

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Your quote preparation checklist

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Owned aircraft

Aircraft detailsHave the registration number, year, make, model and ownership details available. For a purchase, gather the aircraft specifications and expected closing date.
Value and equipmentPrepare the requested aircraft insured value and details of major equipment or modifications.
Pilot experienceGather certificates, ratings, total hours, hours in this make and model, recent flying and training for each regular pilot.
How and where you flyDescribe personal or business use, the home airport, storage and intended operating territory. Identify instruction, rental or other special uses.
Coverage to discussHave your current limits, deductibles and policy declarations ready if available. Note any lender or lease requirements.
Timing and historyKnow the coverage start date and current renewal date. Be ready to explain prior aviation claims or incidents when the application asks.

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Aircraft renters

Your flyingIdentify the kinds of aircraft you rent or borrow and whether you are a student pilot or certificated pilot.
Rental requirementsFind your flight school or aircraft owner’s rental agreement and any required insurance limits.
Pilot qualificationsHave your certificate, ratings, flight experience and recent training information ready.
Liability and damageList the liability limits and non-owned aircraft damage coverage you want to discuss. These are separate parts of the comparison.
Use and timingNote the activities you need covered and the date you need coverage to begin.
Existing coverageKeep any current non-owned policy and relevant claims history handy. Ask which rental-agreement obligations the proposed policy addresses.

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Flight instructors

Instructor credentialsGather instructor certificates, ratings, experience and recent training details.
Instruction activitiesDescribe the instruction you provide, aircraft types used and whether you own, rent or borrow the aircraft.
Business setupHave the business name, operating locations and details of work for a flight school or as an independent instructor ready.
Written requirementsCollect school agreements, contracts and any required limits or additional insured requests.
Coverage questionsAsk the specialist to explain instructor liability, non-owned aircraft damage and any activities excluded from the proposal.
Dates and historyIdentify the requested start date, current policy and any prior aviation claims or incidents requested on the application.

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Drones

Aircraft and payloadsList the make, model, serial number and value of each drone and the cameras, sensors or other equipment you want considered.
The work you doDescribe your actual operations, such as photography, mapping or inspection, and where you perform them.
Pilot credentialsHave remote pilot credentials, relevant training and operating experience available.
Client requirementsGather contract limits, certificate requests and additional insured details for jobs you are quoting.
Coverage to discussIdentify the liability limit requested and whether you want physical damage, equipment or non-owned drone coverage considered.
Timing and special operationsNote the requested start date, current policy and claims history. Discuss any unusual operations, approvals or waivers with the specialist.

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Commercial aviation

Business operationsWrite a clear description of the business, services, operating locations and legal entities to be insured.
Aircraft and propertyPrepare the aircraft schedule and relevant equipment, premises or hangar information for the operation.
People and experienceGather the pilot or instructor roster and relevant qualifications. Identify employees and contractors involved in the operation.
Contracts and limitsCollect customer contracts, leases and lender requirements, including requested limits and additional insured wording.
Current insuranceHave policy declarations and available claims information ready. Your specialist can identify which applications and loss records are needed.
Plans and timingNote renewal dates, anticipated changes and requested coverage start dates. Discuss new services before beginning those operations.

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Get ready for your aviation insurance quote.

Your quote preparation checklist

Owned aircraft

Aircraft renters

Flight instructors

Drones

Commercial aviation

Let’s talk about how you fly.

Aviation Insurance Solutions

Commercial Insurance Solutions

Private Jet Insurance Solutions

Get ready for your aviation insurance quote.

Your quote preparation checklist

Owned aircraft

Aircraft renters

Flight instructors

Drones

Commercial aviation

Keep your next step simple.

Let’s talk about how you fly.

Aviation Insurance Solutions

Commercial Insurance Solutions

Private Jet Insurance Solutions