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F L I G H T F R I G H T :. AN OVERVIEW OF AVIATION INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT. Presented By:. &. Overview. The Team & Their Relationships The Basic Coverages/Exclusions of an Aviation Policy Other Exposures/Coverages The Details Agents & Underwriters Crave Correct Limits?
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F L I G H T F R I G H T : AN OVERVIEW OF AVIATION INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Overview • The Team & Their Relationships • The Basic Coverages/Exclusions of an Aviation Policy • Other Exposures/Coverages • The Details Agents & Underwriters Crave • Correct Limits? • Claims – Examples & Procedures • Conclusion
The Aviation Policy Team • The Key Players • The Risk Managers…You! • The Leaders of your State’s Aviation Department(s) • The Agency or Brokerage Company • The Agent/Broker • The Insurance Carrier • The Underwriter • Communication
The Aviation Agent / Underwriter Relationship • Roles • Negotiations • Challenges • Partnership • Mutual Goals and Responsibilities to You • How the Team Can Work
RISK MANAGEMENT FLIGHT DEPARTMENT(S) CARRIER / UNDERWRITER AGENT / BROKER Traditional Communication
Team Communication: How it can Help RISK MANAGEMENT FLIGHT DEPARTMENT(S) CARRIER / UNDERWRITER AGENT / BROKER
Basic Aviation Insurance Coverages • Hull • Liability • Med Pay • GVS • War/Terrorism
Basic Aviation Exclusions • Wear & Tear • Heat • Depreciation of Value • Contractual Liability • Intentional Injury • Worker’s Compensation • Noise & Pollution • Asbestos • War, Hijacking, & Other Perils
War Risk Coverage - TRIA • What do I get if I buy war risk coverage? • What does TRIA coverage provide? • Should I buy war risk coverage or TRIA or both?
TRIA Buyback • Coverage for a certified “Act of Terrorism” defined by Section 102 of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 and as extended by Terrorism Risk Extension Act of 2005
War Risk vs. TRIA • Occurrence coverage • Cancellation clause
Other Exposures / Coverages • Special Equipment • Cargo • Spares • Non-Owned Aircraft • Aviation Premises • Others
Non-Owned Aircraft Liability Coverage • Why it’s important • What controls should be in place • What should I be asking/looking for?
Extra Expense Coverage What is it? Pays “extraexpense” of leasing or renting a temporary replacement aircraft while the scheduled aircraft is being repaired.”
Extra Expense Coverage • Extra Expense means that portion of the actual cost of leasing or renting a replacement aircraft which exceeds the cost the named insured would have incurred if they could have operated the scheduled aircraft had it not been damaged.
Personal Injury • False arrest, detention or imprisonment • Malicious prosecution • Wrongful entry or eviction • Invasion or the right of private occupancy • Libel or slander, except if it is committed with the insured’s consent if know false.
The Details Agents and Underwriters Can’t Live Without • Aircraft Makes, Models, Registration #’s • Aircraft Seating Configurations • Hull Values • Desired Limits • Purpose of Use • Annual Utilization • Who the Passengers Are • Pilot Information • Prior Loss Experience
What your Agent/Broker Should Want to Know • Needs • Wants • Satisfaction • Game Plan
Agent/Broker Timetable • Pre-renewal meeting/discussion • Underwriting information needed • Markets to approach on renewal • Underwriter meetings • Date renewal quote to be provided
Selecting the Correct Limits – The Four Primary Items To Consider • Aircraft Type(s) • Passengers • Operations • Location
Selecting the Correct Limits • Aircraft Type(s) • Airline Equipment, Corporate Turbine, & Piston • Each has unique roles • Policy limits will vary tremendously
Selecting the Correct Limits • Passengers • Who are they? • Employee or not? • Occupations, Income Levels, Family, Age • What is the average passenger load? • How often do passengers fly?
Selecting the Correct Limits • Operations • What exactly is the aircraft used for? Not all uses have the same exposure • Where does it fly? International Ops? Over water? Low level?
Selecting the Correct Limit • Location • Where is the aircraft based? • Key here is exposure to people and property on the ground.
Selecting the Correct LimitTakeaway points • There is no fixed correct limit to carry since all operations and aircraft are unique. • Look at your own operation and the exposure that exists within it first. • Different limits may be considered for individual aircraft or departments • Available limits can have impact on settlements • Average settlement for a fatality on a U.S. based airline $3M - $5M • Many settlements for fatalities involving small piston aircraft are settled for $100K
Claims • Causes of Loss • Pilot Error
Claims • Causes of Loss • Pilot Error • Mechanical Failure
Claims • Causes of Loss • Pilot Error • Mechanical Failure • Not All losses result in Bodily Injury and a Totaled Aircraft.
PROP STRIKE. COST TO REPAIR: $23,500
POWER CART. COST TO REPAIR: $27,000
HELICOPTER ROLLOVER. COST TO REPAIR: $700,000
You Have A Claim…Now What? • Policy Provisions – Be Familiar!
Claims: Items to Keep in Mind • Contact Broker and/or Underwriter ASAP to report the loss. • Your carrier may need to defend you! All involved should be careful discussing the loss. News travels very fast when an airplane is involved. • Have pictures taken & preserve evidence • Actions you take may not be approved (paid for) without carrier’s consent.
Claims: Items to Keep in Mind • Have a distinct point of contact for the broker and claims team. • Keep the communication lines open!!!
What You Can Do To Help • Encourage Good Communication • Know the Team Members • Think Ahead • Use the Agencies and Underwriting Companies as resources – you are paying us for more than a stack of paper!