Industries

Aviation Insurance

The aviation sector operates in a uniquely high-risk, high-regulation environment where precision matters, timelines are tight, and reputations are built on resilience.

At Price Forbes, our mission is to look beyond the traditional confines of the insurance sector, delivering client-centric solutions across the entire risk landscape. That means broadening policy coverage, evolving placement structures to maximise savings and synergies, and aligning our approach with your boardroom priorities.

We work with brokers globally, supporting clients across the aviation and aerospace industries from single aircraft owners to major flag carriers, service providers, manufacturers, airports, and the space sector.

Our team continues to grow with passionate, experienced professionals who share a commitment to meeting and exceeding client expectations. We believe in partnership, not just placement, providing trusted advice with professionalism, integrity, and a bespoke service tailored to your needs.

Who we work with in Aviation

Our clients span the breadth of the aviation ecosystem:

  • Major and Flag Carriers
  • Regional Airlines
  • Cargo Operators
  • Aircraft Lessors and Financiers 
  • Airport Owners and Operators 
  • Refuelling and Ground Service Providers
  • Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs)
  • MROs and Component Manufacturers
  • Hangarkeepers and Contractors 
  • Corporate Jet and Helicopter Operators
  • Private Aircraft Owners
  • Fixed Base Operators (FBOs)
  • Government, Military and Police Fleets
  • UAV/Drone Operators 

We also support satellite operators, launch agencies, and manufacturers - see our Space Insurance page for details.

Risk solutions for the Aviation industry

We design and place comprehensive, fit-for-purpose insurance programmes across every area of aviation risk, including:

  • Aircraft Hull and Liability
  • Hull War Risks
  • Airport and Premises Liability
  • Hangarkeepers and Ground Handlers Liability
  • MRO and Contractor Cover
  • Executive Jet and Fleet Programmes
  • UAV (Drone) Cover
  • Contingent Insurance for Lessors, Financiers and Banks
  • Personal Accident and Pilot Loss of Licence
  • Product Liability & Recall
  • Political Violence & Terrorism

Key contacts

Tarcan Erisen
Tarcan Erisen
Chief Executive Officer, Aviation & Space

Advisory services

We offer more than insurance placement; we provide the advisory layer that brings clarity and control to risk.

  • Contract and indemnity clause review for leases, financing, maintenance and handling agreements
  • Gap analysis of existing cover and opportunities for enhancement
  • Strategy development for programme structure and market approach
  • Preparation and issuance of Certificates, LOIs, and Evidence of Cover for authorities, financiers, and counterparties
  • Support during transitions, including open claims handovers and new programme launches
  • Direct negotiation on your behalf with lawyers, lessors, underwriters and other stakeholders

We’re a trusted partner, not just a provider, focused on protecting your operations, relationships, and reputation.

Claims Expertise

Managing aviation claims requires precision, persistence, and market influence. Our global claims team brings decades of experience handling complex cases across the aviation spectrum, from general aviation fleets to national carriers, airports, ATCs, ground handlers, manufacturers, and space risks.

We focus on three core principles:

  • Risk Mitigation Consulting – We work with you to identify and transfer commercially viable risks, providing proactive advice to reduce exposure.
  • Claims Advocacy – We act as relentless advocates on your behalf, leveraging our expertise to resolve disputes and secure fair outcomes.
  • Market Relationships – Our long-standing insurer relationships enable us to navigate contested claims and deliver results quickly.

We also share insights on emerging claims trends, whilst always respecting confidentiality, so you stay informed on evolving risks.

Aviation Insights & Events

We don’t just serve the aviation industry, we help shape its future.

In February 2025, we hosted our inaugural Airline Operators Risk Conference in Bogotá, bringing together leading voices from across the global aviation market to discuss emerging risks, regulatory change, and the evolving role of insurance. Due to overwhelming demand, we’ll be returning in February 2026.


Stay up to date with upcoming events and specialist insights from our Aviation team.

Visit our Insights & Events page

Why Price Forbes for Aviation risks?

Our reputation in the aviation market is built on technical strength, commercial understanding and tenacity. We’re not just placing policies, we’re representing aviation business interests at every stage of the journey.

  • A specialist team with decades of direct aviation experience
  • Advocacy on market technical committees, shaping coverage terms industry-wide
  • Market-leading placement facilities that allow us to leverage our market position for the benefit of our clients
  • Long-standing relationships with leading insurers and underwriters
  • Strategic advice on policy design, renewals, and claims positioning
  • Trusted by airlines, airport groups, MROs, and government fleets worldwide
  • Specialist Aircraft Financial Services team offering expertise in aviation finance structures, leasing, and asset-related guarantees. We combine industry-leading analytics with decades of experience to deliver consulting and bespoke insurance-backed solutions for complex financial requirements.

We bring sharp insight, clear communication, and a commitment to securing terms that reflect real-world exposures.

Aviation Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

That depends on your operation, but at a minimum, most clients require hull insurance (for physical damage to the aircraft) and liability insurance (for third-party injury or damage). From private jets to cargo fleets, we’ll structure a programme that reflects your actual exposures, not just market norms.

We typically recommend CSL where appropriate. It offers a single pot of cover for passenger, third-party and property claims, giving you broader protection and simpler claims resolution. But we’ll always advise based on your operation, not what’s convenient for insurers.

Premiums are shaped by a number of factors: aircraft type and value, usage (commercial, private, charter), pilot experience, flying hours, geography, claims history and more. Our role is to ensure that underwriters view your risk in the best light, and negotiate accordingly.

We’ll help you identify efficiencies. For some clients, this means adjusting deductibles, grouping policies, or revisiting how cover is structured. For others, it’s about improving safety data, training thresholds or aircraft storage standards. We focus on smart savings, not cutting corners.

Not always. If you own or lease hangar space, you may need separate hangarkeepers liability or premises cover. We’ll ensure nothing slips through the cracks, including third-party exposure on the ground.

If your aircraft is financed, the lender will almost certainly require Breach of Warranty cover. It protects their interest if a claim is denied due to a breach of policy terms. We’ll handle these arrangements, including direct issuance of Evidence of Insurance to your financiers.

Yes. Whether you're operating commercial drones, surveillance UAVs or inspection systems, you need dedicated coverage for both hull and third-party liability. We’re experienced in structuring policies that reflect the nuances of unmanned flight, across sectors and jurisdictions.

In most jurisdictions, at least third-party liability cover is legally required. Beyond that, comprehensive insurance is essential to protect your assets, your business continuity and your contractual obligations.

Not-in-motion cover only protects your aircraft when it’s parked or stored. If you want protection during taxiing or flight, you’ll need to extend cover to “in flight” risks. We’ll walk you through exactly what’s covered, and what isn’t, so there are no surprises.

Let’s talk

Our aviation insurance team is always on hand to talk about ways we can join forces to take on the future.