The Avemco Insurance Company has released a new advertisement in AOPA Pilot depicting a man in a suit falling out of the sky. The text reads “We got rid of the middleman” and correctly states that Avemco is the only direct aircraft insurer. This silly ad creates quite the visual, however, there are several reasons why it’s important to have that insurance middleman in your life!
Competition
Why contact a direct insurance underwriter when you can have over 18 carriers competing for your business-all with one call? The ultimate benefit of this competition is the price. You are more likely to obtain a lower premium when requesting quotations from 18 companies versus just one. Avemco sets their own rates. While the employee you speak to has the simple authority to provide a quotation, they can only supply one quote. An aviation insurance broker does the work for you-obtaining competitive rates from multiple insurance carriers. More options equal more savings!
Choices
As stated above, Avemco can supply only one quote and therefore one set of policy terms. Access to multiple carriers creates more flexibility in policy conditions. For example, most pilots transitioning into new aircraft are required to complete some dual instruction or formal manufacturer training which can be costly. Training requirements vary by underwriter and the pilot can pick the policy that has the training requirements that best fits his or her needs. Other options that vary from carrier to carrier would be available liability limits or the open pilot warranty.
Change
The aviation industry is ever-changing and it is important to have an insurance policy that changes with it. Most insurance carriers have adapted a “per passenger” policy form. Meaning the sub-limits on the liability portion of your policy are limited to passengers only. Avemco still uses a below standard policy form, their sub-limits are written on a “per person” basis. Therefore, anyone injured inside or outside of the aircraft are limited to only $100,000! In addition, thanks to the many aviation insurance carriers in the market, it is possible to obtain a policy without a sub-limit, also known as “smooth limits”.
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We challenge you to see the results a middleman can provide! At Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) all our agents are pilots so we understand your needs as a pilot and aircraft owner. The graphics below say it all-our efforts will save you both time and money. Call our agent and pilots at 877-247-7767 or click here to request a quote online to start saving today!
