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Target classes

Fixed wing

  • Jet and turbine aircraft – piston aircraft considered as part of a fleet
  • Private, industrial aid and commercial uses
  • Worldwide geographical locations
  • Target aircraft values $1m to $20m
  • Single aircraft or fleet policies
  • Excess liability
  • Non-owned liability

Rotor Wing

  • Single and multi-engine turbine aircraft – pistons considered as part of a fleet
  • Private, industrial aid and commercial uses including, but not limited to:
    • Passenger carriage – hire and reward
    • Police and medevac
    • Utility and fire fighting
    • Offshore inc. oil & gas support
    • SAR and sling uses
  • Worldwide geographical locations
  • Target aircraft values $1m to $20m
  • Single aircraft or fleet policies
  • Excess liability
  • Non-owned liability

Continental European light aircraft risks – defined as piston aircraft typically below $500k in value. Fixed wing private, business and pleasure risks preferred.

Coverage and Capacity

Coverage

Written mainly through London and Europe, in General Aviation (GA) we cover both aircraft hull and liability which includes passengers on board and third parties. Typical customers include aircraft up to and including 65 seats, covering everything from:

  • Drones
  • Hot Air Balloons
  • Light Aircraft
  • Flying Clubs
  • Helicopters
  • Corporate Jets
  • Other Small Commercial Operations

Capacity

  • Hull - $5m
  • Liability - $75m

Solutions

SOLUTION

AXIS Airline & General Aviation "All Risks" Insurance

AXIS Airline & General Aviation "All Risks" Insurance provides cover against the risk of hull damage, property damage and/or bodily injury to both passengers and third parties. This product also offers spares coverage as well as limited war liability (AVN52).

SOLUTION

AXIS Aviation Hull War Risks Insurance

Acts of war and malicious intent can bring huge exposures to the aviation insurance industry and clients can be left somewhat vulnerable. AXIS Aviation Excess War Liability Insurance provides cover for third-party legal liabilities arising from property damage and/or bodily injury arising from war perils. Typically this is written on a stand-alone basis and sits in excess of the underlying (AVN52) limit included in the "all risks" contract.

SOLUTION

AXIS Aviation Excess War Liability Insurance

Acts of war and malicious intent can bring huge exposures to the aviation insurance industry and clients can be left somewhat vulnerable. AXIS Aviation Excess War Liability Insurance provides cover for third-party legal liabilities arising from property damage and/or bodily injury arising from war perils. Typically this is written on a stand-alone basis and sits in excess of the underlying (AVN52) limit included in the "all risks" contract.

SOLUTION

AXIS Airline & General Aviation "All Risks" Insurance

SOLUTION

AXIS Aviation Hull War Risks Insurance

SOLUTION

AXIS Aviation Excess War Liability Insurance

AXIS Airline & General Aviation "All Risks" Insurance provides cover against the risk of hull damage, property damage and/or bodily injury to both passengers and third parties. This product also offers spares coverage as well as limited war liability (AVN52).

Similar to acts of war, invasions, hi-jacking and insurrections can severely impact the industry. AXIS Aviation Hull War Risks Insurance covers physical damage to an aircraft (hull) resulting from a war peril.

Acts of war and malicious intent can bring huge exposures to the aviation insurance industry and clients can be left somewhat vulnerable. AXIS Aviation Excess War Liability Insurance provides cover for third-party legal liabilities arising from property damage and/or bodily injury arising from war perils. Typically this is written on a stand-alone basis and sits in excess of the underlying (AVN52) limit included in the "all risks" contract.

Contact US

Your AXIS team

Paul Rogers

Paul Rogers

Head of General Aviation

Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith

Senior Underwriter

Callum Malone

Callum Malone

Senior Underwriter

David White

David White

Head of Aviation

London (risks domiciled in the UK and Rest of the World): [email protected]

Brussels (risks domiciled in Continental Europe/EU Risk): [email protected]

Expert in Claims

Our claims team consists of aviation specialists who have the technical knowledge, skills and industry experience to handle claims.

Our claims team consists of multilingual claims handlers from varying backgrounds ranging from aviation lawyers accustomed to the complexities of this sector, to insurance practitioners who are experienced in assisting customers directly.

Across the team, we have experience in handling a broad range of aviation claims in numerous jurisdictions, helping to meet the needs of insureds in all classes. We focus on outcomes for the customer with nominated claims handlers overseeing the entire process including:

  • Accident assistance in all geographical locations with surveys in the language of the insured, where possible
  • Rapid response, advice and support in every step of the claims process
  • Quality review of cover by aviation dedicated claims staff
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