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Aviation

We are a market leading team providing bespoke insurance solutions for the airline, general aviation, and aerospace industries worldwide.

What we offer

A leading provider of insurance to airlines worldwide, providing hull all risks, spares, third party, cargo, and passenger legal liability coverage. Contingent/Repossession cover to leasing companies and financial institutions and total loss only cover.

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How can we help

We have a leading claims service with global experience in airline, general aviation and aerospace. We are here to support our clients and provide a claims service that exceeds their expectations. Our service, like the wider Beazley claims team, focuses on the five areas we know matter most to our brokers and clients; Expertise, Responsiveness, Partnerships, Fairness, and Accountability.

Who we can help

  • Airlines (passenger and cargo)
  • Private aircraft owners 
  • Airport
  • Manufacturers
  • Service providers
  • Commercial operators
  • Fixed wing and rotor wing
  • Targeting small to medium sized and start-up airlines
  • Passenger and cargo operators

WHERE IS THIS OFFERED?

Worldwide

The Beazley Difference

BEING BOLD

Freedom lies in being bold. We dare to be different and seek bold possibilities to create more innovative, fair and satisfying outcomes for our clients, brokers and employees. From insuring the highest building in thea world, to the first commercial lunar vehicle to operate on the moon - we boldly go where others won’t.

STRIVING FOR BETTER

Good is a start, but we go all-out for better. A driven community of individuals relentlessly push the needle and creating value. From launching the market’s first dedicated ESG syndicate to the establishment of our business unit focusing on designing digital insurance solutions, we pride ourselves on always going above and beyond. Simply put, at Beazley we go to 11.

DOING THE RIGHT THING

Acting with integrity in a straightforward, decent way is instinctive. Open and honest with others, we show respect and empathy however challenging the situation – demonstrated by our multi-award winning claims team. Doing the right thing makes for a fair-minded, rewarding environment and makes work and life better for all.

Examples or Scenarios

  • In the event of a wind storm hitting a major US airport. Usually aircraft can be moved at short notice but the number parked up during the pandemic prevented maintenance crews getting all aircraft through the required checks in time for them to be moved.
  • Airline bankruptcies mean that aircraft lessors incur costs in getting their assets recovered/repossessed.
  • A drone attack on an aircraft on departure leads to bodily injury and third-party property damage (liability) claims being covered by the aviation all-risk market and the aviation hull war market (marine) covering the loss of the aircraft.  

Your Beazley Team

Matthew Smith

Matthew Smith

Underwriter - Airlines

London, UK

+44 (0)20 7674 7042

Email Matthew

Chris Sheard

Chris Sheard

Focus Group Leader - Airlines

London, UK

+44 (0)20 7674 7080

Email Chris

Mark Harper

Mark Harper

Underwriter - Airlines

London, UK

+44 (0)20 7674 7038

Email Mark

Dirk Froese

Dirk Froese

Head of Aviation

London, UK

+44 (0)20 7674 7036

Email Dirk

Duncan Couch

Duncan Couch

Focus Group Leader - General Aviation

London, UK

+44 (0)20 7674 7007

Email Duncan

Adam Vessey

Adam Vessey

Claims Focus Group Leader - Aviation

London, UK

+44 (0)20 7667 0757

Email Adam

Chris Bassett

Chris Bassett

Claims Manager

London, UK

+44(0)207 674 7179

Email Chris