Aviation Insurance Brokerage

Broker aviation insurance for aircraft owners and operators

Startup Cost
$8,000-$30,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
12-18 months
Profit Potential
$17,000-$83,000/month

Overview

Aviation insurance brokers earn 10-20% commission on policies.

Servicing 100-400 clients generates $200,000-$1,000,000 annually with 80-95% margins.

In 2025, aircraft owners need specialized aviation insurance.

Services include aircraft hull and liability insurance, pilot and passenger insurance, hangar and airport liability, charter and commercial operations, and claims assistance.

Successful aviation insurance brokers understand aviation operations and risks, work with multiple insurance carriers, provide competitive quotes, explain coverage clearly, and support clients through claims.

Annual policy renewals provide recurring income.

Marketing through aircraft owners, FBOs, flight schools, and aviation community.

Required Skills

  • Insurance Brokerage
  • Aviation Knowledge
  • Risk Assessment
  • Carrier Relations
  • Customer Service
  • Sales

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Recurring annual renewal commissions
  • Specialized niche with limited competition
  • Can work from home office
  • Multiple carrier relationships
  • Growing aviation insurance market

Cons

  • Need insurance broker license
  • Aviation operations knowledge required
  • Building carrier relationships takes time
  • Competitive commission rates
  • Must stay current with aviation regulations

How to Get Started

  1. Get insurance broker license
  2. Learn aviation operations and risks
  3. Build relationships with aviation insurers
  4. Develop aviation insurance expertise
  5. Market to aircraft owners and operators
  6. Provide excellent service and claims support
  7. Build recurring client base

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