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Just before the pandemic, aviation insurance, which had enjoyed several years of historically low rates, took a nasty hit as juries awarded maximum policy limits in accident trials, natural disaster claims picked up an increase in payout, and Boeing cashed in on its policy when the 737 Max 8 was grounded. The insurance industry was bleeding from every angle and aviation insurance underwriters were bailing like rats on a sinking ship.<\/p>

The result was a smaller pool of aviation insurance underwriters, which reduced competition. The reduced competition paired with increased payouts led to significant rate increases across the industry. It also let underwriters become more selective, leaving some low time pilot owners of high value aircraft facing cost-prohibitive insurance premiums, if they could get a premium at all.<\/p>

The good news is, the pendulum is beginning to swing the other way, ever so slowly.<\/p>

\u201cThe market is in good shape today compared with five years ago,\u201d explained Rick Ross, president of Leading Edge Insurance Services in Colorado Springs. \u201cWhile costs aren\u2019t really coming down, the extra competition has brought more flexibility. Underwriting has definitely softened, allowing for a lot more aggression and capacity. Today there is not much out there I can\u2019t get insured.\u201d<\/p>

Ross explained that after 2001, the insurance industry got significantly aggressive with investment and rate increases. New companies came on the scene willing to underwrite at losses to get into the U.S. market and rate wars ensued. When the losses became too much, some left, and insurance rates started increasing.<\/p>

\u201cNow we\u2019re seeing more competition again because the rates have increased to where there is a profit to be made,\u201d Ross explained. \u201cTypically, that means we\u2019ll move into a softer market, but that isn\u2019t happening. We\u2019re not seeing prices coming down, at least not now, because they don\u2019t want to make that costly mistake again.<\/p>

\u201cThe companies are making a profit, but they\u2019re not killing it. That\u2019s a good thing because extra competition brings us more flexibility. For instance, it was difficult five years ago to get a low-time pilot insurance in a turbine. Now I can get a pilot with a couple hundred hours into just about any turbine. Maybe not an S-76, but certainly the more popular helicopters for private use.\u201d<\/p>

The situation is similar in Canada. Ken Britt, aviation underwriter for AXA XL in Calgary, Alberta, sees supply on the rise. While trends in Canada tend to lead those in the U.S., he sees increased insurance flexibility coming to the Great White North.<\/p>

\u201cIncreasing premiums over the past several years provided aviation insurers with much needed capitalization,\u201d he said. \u201cHealthy premiums, coupled with a significant reduction in total aircraft movements throughout the pandemic, may have resulted in an improving claims experience for insurers \u2014 though the jury still is out as it takes several years to settle lawsuits defending policyholders and officially close a year of account.<\/p>

\u201cBut with the potential for profitability comes competition, and the market is once again witnessing an increasing number of insurance providers entering the aviation sector with new capital \u2014 eager to benefit from current rates in a post-pandemic environment. New entrants will be eager to accept all risk levels to build premiums quickly. Aircraft operators are likely to benefit from the increased availability of insurance products and competition. The past four years, however, are a challenging precursor to the future of premium stability.\u201d<\/p>

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Your level of experience piloting similar aircraft types is one of the largest factors determining the amount of insurance you will pay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The Benefit for Operators<\/strong><\/p>

Those who previously struggled to find insurance will certainly have more options now.<\/p>

\u201cIt\u2019s a soft underwiring market, but not a soft price market,\u201d Ross emphasized. \u201cI don\u2019t see prices changing.\u201d<\/p>

The current key forces on price are threefold. First, jury payouts for accidents continue to be at maximum coverage.<\/p>

\u201cIn the past, you could have a $50 million insurance policy and settle for a $10 million claim,\u201d Ross explained. \u201cNow, if you paid for that much coverage, and it\u2019s demanded in court, you pay it. In California, if you deny a claim and a jury overturns it, there is no limit to what the jury can award regardless of your insurance coverage. This can actually happen in any state. If the carriers don\u2019t offer up the policy limit, and they lose, the judge can hit them with bad faith and punitive damages. Insurance companies don\u2019t want to be in that position.\u201d<\/p>

Second, new and used aircraft prices are increasing with increased demand, and parts prices are rising \u2014 which requires higher insurance to cover the value, Ross added.<\/p>

Third, post-pandemic aircraft movement is increasing, and that increases accident potential.<\/p>

\u201cAs total aircraft movements return to their peak, the frequency of reported claims is expected to as well,\u201d said AXA XL\u2019s Britt. \u201cTogether with the rising cost of aircraft and components; ongoing supply chain pressures for repairs and replacement; increased awards for liability damages, and so on, these market cycles have generally been shortening in length.<\/p>

\u201cFrom a policyholder perspective, this cycle should be met with careful optimism. My advice is to partner with an insurance broker who knows the difference, an insurer you can trust to be with you long-term to help you understand, anticipate, and navigate these cycles.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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