Providing you the foundations of aviation insurance as well as updates on what is happening in the aviation insurance marketplace.
Episodes
9/11: 25 Years Later – How Aviation & Insurance Changed
9 Sept 2026 · 13 min
Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, host Tim Bonnell Jr. reflects on where he was when the attacks occurred and how that defining day transformed aviation and aviation insurance. From the nationwide grounding of aircraft to war-risk losses, rising premiums, reduced market capacity, and the…
The Insurance Gaps Aviation Businesses Keep Missing – Part 2
27 Aug 2026 · 32 min
In Part 2 of How AI Is Transforming Aviation Workflows, we move from the principles behind responsible AI use to practical applications for pilots, aviation businesses, and the aviation insurance industry. Tim Bonnell Jr., Art Jimenez, and Danny Maco of TriVector Labs demonstrate how…
The Insurance Gaps Aviation Businesses Keep Missing – Part 1
12 Aug 2026 · 24 min
AI is transforming aviation—but in a high-stakes industry, using artificial intelligence without the right data, safeguards, and grounding can create serious risks. In Aviation Insurance Podcast Episode 128, host Tim Bonnell Jr. shares Part 1 of a TriVector Labs webinar exploring how AI is being…
Aircraft Transactions & Building the Right Aviation Team
29 Jul 2026 · 41 min
Buying an aircraft is one of the biggest investments many pilots and aviation businesses will ever make—but too many buyers approach aviation insurance like auto insurance, creating costly mistakes before the transaction even closes. In Episode 127 of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, Tim Bonnell…
Aircraft Ownership, Aviation Insurance & Building the Right Team
20 Jul 2026 · 41 min
Thinking about buying an aircraft? Success isn't just about finding the right airplane—it's about building the right team. In Episode 126 of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, Tim Bonnell Jr. joins Paula Williams of the Aircraft Owners Alliance (AAOA) to discuss what aircraft owners, pilots, and…
Part 3: Understanding Contractual Liability in Aviation
29 Jun 2026 · 9 min
Many aviation businesses focus on aircraft insurance and general liability—but one of the biggest coverage gaps often begins the moment you sign a contract. In Part 3, Tim Bonnell Jr. explains why *Contractual Liability* is one of the most misunderstood areas of aviation insurance. From hangar…
Part 2: The 3 Overlooked Coverages for FBOs, MROs, Airports and Aviation Businesses
7 Jun 2026 · 8 min
Many aviation businesses focus on aircraft insurance and general liability, but some of the most significant exposures aren't covered under standard aviation policies. In this episode, Tim Bonnell Jr. discusses four often-overlooked liability coverages that FBOs, MROs, airports, flight schools,…
Part 1: The 3 Overlooked Coverages for FBOs, MROs, Airports and Aviation Businesses
27 May 2026 · 12 min
In this first part of a 3-part series, Tim Bonnell Jr. breaks down some of the most overlooked coverages impacting FBOs, MROs, airports, flight schools, and aviation businesses today. From parts inventory and fuel inventory to business income, environmental pollution liability, and property in…
How AI Is Transforming Aviation Insurance | Inside TriVector Labs
12 May 2026 · 10 min
How AI Is Transforming Aviation Insurance | TriVector Labs Special Episode In this special Aviation Insurance Podcast episode recorded at the Aviation Insurance Association Conference in Dallas Texas, Tim Bonnell joins fellow TriVector Labs founders Danny Maco and Art Jimenez to discuss how AI is…
Aviation Insurance Alert: War Risk, Fuel Costs, and the Iran Conflict
29 Apr 2026 · 6 min
In this short episode of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, Tim Bonnell breaks down how the ongoing Iran conflict is impacting aviation insurance, including rising fuel costs, war risk coverage, and potential supply chain disruptions. From changes in fuel inventory values to evolving war risk…
The Future of Aviation Insurance: AI, Risk Selection, and Market Challenges
20 Apr 2026 · 32 min
In Episode 123 of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, Tim Bonnell sits down with Sean Kelly, Chief Underwriting Officer at Aerospace Insurance Managers, to explore the realities of aviation insurance underwriting, risk selection, and the future of the aviation insurance market. From non-standard risks…
Aviation Insurance Podcast 122 - How New Aircraft Technology Is Changing Risk
24 Mar 2026 · 47 min
In this episode of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, host Tim Bonnell Jr. sits down with Mike Duke, Founder of DBT Aero, to explore emerging aviation technologies and what they mean for the future of Aviation Insurance and Aircraft Insurance risk management. As aircraft innovation accelerates — from…
Aviation Insurance Market 2026: Leadership Insights from Old Republic Aerospace
25 Feb 2026 · 30 min
In Episode 121 of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, Tim Bonnell sits down with Gary Churchill, President & COO of Old Republic Aerospace, to discuss the state of the aviation insurance market in 2026. From Mosaic regulations and fleet modernization to underwriting discipline, severity-driven losses,…
Episode 120: Aviation Insurance Cartel? A Candid Response from the Inside
10 Feb 2026 · 18 min
A recent LinkedIn post claimed aviation doesn't have an insurance market—it has an insurance cartel. In this solo episode, host Tim Bonnell Jr. takes on the claim directly, providing an honest, educational, and passionate response from someone who understands both sides of the industry. From…
Aviation Insurance Podcast #119: 5 Bold Predictions for Aviation Insurance in 2026
19 Jan 2026 · 7 min
In this forward-looking episode, host Tim Bonnell Jr. shares his top 5 predictions for the aviation and aircraft insurance industry in 2026. From reinsurance market shifts to emerging AI underwriting tools and advanced air mobility, this episode offers key insights for underwriters, brokers,…
2025 Bold Predictions for the Aviation Insurance Market Recap
13 Jan 2026 · 6 min
At the start of 2025, we made five bold predictions about where the aviation insurance market was headed. Now, as we kick off 2026, it's time to look back and see how those predictions actually played out. In this episode of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, Tim Bonnell recaps the 2025 bold…
Aviation Insurance Podcast 117 FAQ2: What Affects Your Premium
2 Jan 2026 · 19 min
In this second installment of our aviation insurance FAQ series, host Tim Bonnell Jr. answers the most common questions pilots and aircraft owners ask about aviation insurance coverage. From what drives your aircraft insurance premium, to actionable tips on how to lower it—this episode is packed…
Aviation Insurance Podcast 116 FAQ: What Pilots & Aircraft Owners Must Know
2 Dec 2025 · 18 min
Welcome back to the Aviation Insurance Podcast! In this episode, Tim Bonnell Jr. breaks down the most frequently searched and asked questions in aviation insurance — the same questions pilots, aircraft owners, and operators type into Google every day. Whether you're new to aircraft ownership or…
Aviation Insurance Podcast 115 : Risks, Rewards & Realities of Single-Pilot Ownership
30 Oct 2025 · 15 min
Join Tim Bonnell Jr., host of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, as he breaks down the unique risks, rewards, and responsibilities of owner-flown single pilot operations. Whether you're managing your own aircraft or just curious about this sector, this episode offers expert insights into…
Aviation Insurance Podcast 113: Augmented Intelligence Is Here: How Brokers Can Lead the Change
15 Sept 2025 · 34 min
Are brokers being replaced by AI? Not quite. In this episode, we unpack how Augmented Intelligence is transforming the aviation insurance industry—and how brokers can lead the charge. From faster submissions to predictive analytics and scalable tools, AI isn't taking jobs—it's making them better.…