Aviation Insurance and Risk Management
Global Aviation Practice Overview
With more than 120 dedicated aviation specialists located in six continents, Aon’s global aviation practice is a leading provider of insurance and risk management solutions to the aviation industry.
Our people, collaborative culture, and client-centric approach are our differentiators. Our team comes from diverse backgrounds including pilots, flight instructors, engineers, aviation lawyers, wordings experts, underwriters, claims advocates and industry broking talent.
Leveraging deep industry knowledge, global access to risk capital, and data and analytics capabilities, we provide clients with the clarity and confidence they need to make better decisions about protecting their people and assets.
By the Numbers
When you work with Aon, you’ll gain access to insights spanning an entire industry.
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120
Our team is home to 120 aviation specialists operating around the world.
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$600M
We placed over $600 million in aviation insurance premiums in 2022.
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage for Aviation Clients Worldwide
We use our extensive broking expertise, data and analytics and global network to provide aviation clients with access to risk capital solutions that deliver industry-leading terms and conditions across a wide range of insurance solutions including:
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Airlines
- Aircraft Hull and Aviation Liability
- Aircraft Hull Deductible
- Aircraft Hull War
- Excess War Third Party Liability
- Aviation Workers’ Compensation
- Aircrew Loss of License/Personal Accident
- Captive Management
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Manufacturers
- Aviation Products and Completed Operations Liability
- Manufacturers’ Hull and Liability
- Manufacturers’ Hull War
- Excess War Third Party Liability
- Aviation Professional Liability
- Aviation Workers’ Compensation
- Captive Management
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Airports and Air Navigation Service Providers
- Aviation Liability Insurance
- Excess War Third Party Liability
- Air Traffic Controllers’ Loss of License
- Professional Indemnity
- Airport Contractors’ Liability
- Aviation Refueling Liability
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General Aviation
- Aircraft Hull and Liability
- Aircraft Hull War
- Aircraft Excess War Third Party Liability
- Workers’ Compensation
- Aircrew Loss of License
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Banks, Lessors and Financial Institutions
- Contingent Aircraft Hull and Liability
- Contingent Aircraft Hull War
- Repossessed Aircraft Hull and Liability
- Repossessed Aircraft Hull War
- Technical Records Insurance
- Residual Value Insurance
- Political Risk and Structured Credit Insurance
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US Aviation Casualty
- Workers’ Compensation
- Auto
Aviation Risk Management
Our global aviation team’s extensive and diverse experience means we understand the risks facing the aviation industry. We work closely with our 1,500-person-strong global team of risk consultants, who provide specialist advice and analytics to help clients understand and quantify their specific risks, make better risk mitigation, retention and transfer decisions, and ensure business continuity through post-loss consulting. Learn more about our risk management offering here.
Industry Overview
Transportation and Logistics
Aviation Claims Advocacy
Our dedicated claims advocacy team comprises lawyers and insurance professionals and is a recognized leader in the field, having recovered more than $1 billion in aviation claims settlements since 2017. We understand the importance of ensuring clients’ interests are best protected throughout the entire claims process. This philosophy is underpinned by our claims advocacy model that helps to accelerate the resolution of insurance claims and improve outcomes for businesses.
Global and Local Expertise
Our extensive global network means we can provide a local service to our clients in their language and in their time zone by a team who appreciate and recognize local cultures, customs and practices. This capability is supported by product line specialists based in our aviation centers of excellence across the world who leverage global risk capital and solutions to address the specific needs of our clients.
$1B+
We have recovered over $1 billion in aviation claims settlements since 2017.
Who We Work With
We provide comprehensive insurance and risk management services to the world’s leading aviation companies, including:
- Aircraft leasing companies and financial institutions
- Airframe and engine maintenance, repair and overhaul operations
- Airlines
- Air navigation service providers
- Airports and infrastructure investors
- Airport contractors
- Ground service providers (catering, refueling, ground handlers)
- General aviation operators (commercial rotor wing, corporate aircraft fleets, police and fire fighting services, ultra-high-net-worth transportation, unmanned aerial vehicles, helicopters)
- Manufacturers (original equipment manufacturers, suppliers)
- Manufactures and operators of advanced air mobility systems
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