SVP, Head of Aviation, North America
We understand the unique needs of the aviation industry in the United States with more than 35 years of service to the aviation insurance market.
We are offer support and capacity to a variety of General Aviation products, ranging from large Part 135 air carriers and Part 91 owner/operators to aviationrelated product manufacturers, fixed-base operations (FBOs) and their ancillary services.
Specialist aviation expertise with seamless support
Sompo’s specialized team of aviation underwriters carefully monitor changes in the market in order to provide creative solutions addressing our client’s risks and exposures.
We align ourselves closely with our trusted distribution partners to offer our valued clients the highest level of service and support. Our risk control experts work diligently with clients, brokers, underwriting teams, skilled engineers and loss control vendors to provide customized risk management and loss control services that minimize potential losses.
We also have an in-house claims team with extensive industry and product knowledge, available to offer efficient service, timely responses and fast payment of covered claims - if the need arises.
Coverage features
We provide general aviation insurance solutions for aircraft owners and operators, air carriers, manufacturers, and fixed-base operations, covering liability, hull, and related aviation risks.
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Aircraft |
Up to $200M available for Liability and $25M for Hull, but typically focusing on programs with <$50M limits |
For quota shares, will consider total policy limits higher than $50M with line share <$50M and per the appetite limits outlined below: Fixed wing aircraft Pleasure & business (owner flown):
Industrial aid (pro flown)
Commercial (excl. instruction and rental)
Instruction and rental
Rotor wing aircraft Pleasure & business (owner flown)
Industrial aid (pro flown)
Commercial (excl. instruction and rental)
Instruction and rental
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Liability coverage for unmanned aerial vehicles |
Up to $5M for Liability |
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Excess Aircraft Liability |
Up to $200M, but typically focusing on programs with <$25M limits |
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Commercial General Liability |
Up to $200M, but typically focusing on programs with <$50M limits |
Airport liability and commercial general liability (CGL) Focus on programs w <$50M limits; for quota shares, will consider total policy limits higher than $50M with line share <$50M CGL for fixed-base operators (FBOs) |
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Non-owned Aircraft Liability |
Up to $200M available, but typically focusing on programs with <$25M limits |
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Aircraft Products Liability |
Up to $200M available, but typically focusing on <$50M limits |
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Products out of appetite for Sompo US General Aviation
- Property - refer to Sompo Commercial Property team for coverage availability
- Workers’ Compensation, Standalone War Coverage, Foreign Contingent Exposures, Airlines
Why choose our US General Aviation for your aviation insurance needs?
- In-house claims and risk control professionals
- Admitted and Non-Admitted (Admitted policies are available in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
- Flight Line Plus online broker platform offerings: Aircraft Hull & Liability, General Liability for hangars, and UAV Liability
Broker Portal
Flight Line Plus Broker Portal
Flight Line Plus is our online tool for enrolled brokers to quote, bind and manage coverage for qualified light piston P&B aircraft, hangars (General Liability only) and UAVs. Flight Line Plus product offerings include Aircraft Hull & Liability, General Liability for hangars and UAV Liability.
Experts
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