Whether commercial or private, executive jet or utility helicopter, the ownership and operation of an aircraft carries with it a unique range of risks. In an ever changing market, our team of aviation insurance specialists not only generates ideas and finds solutions, but also focuses on turning those market changes to your competitive advantage.

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Whether commercial or private, executive jet or utility helicopter, the ownership and operation of aircraft carries with it a unique set of risks.

Lockton’s dedicated team of in-house specialists are committed to sourcing effective, tailored aviation insurance and risk solutions, helping you turn even the most challenging market conditions to your advantage.

As pioneers in a cutting-edge industry, aviation firms require dynamic and agile policies that can change as quickly as the industry adapts. Backed by years of experience in aviation insurance, Lockton keeps pace at every stage, applying innovative solutions to tackle evolving threats.

We work closely with clients to identify even the most unconventional exposures, applying a data-led, consultative approach to source the most effective solution. From strategic planning to the resolution of a claim, we make it our priority to protect your assets at every stage, with coverage you can rely on.

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What we bring to your business

  • A dedicated, experienced Account Manager that will remain your point of contact throughout, advocating for your needs in the insurance marketplace

  • Detailed modelling and financial analytics to show you the effect of an insurance programme on your business

  • Risk financing guidance to help you secure the most suitable and affordable programme

  • Access to a broad range of insurers markets all over the world, enabling you to benefit from the most competitive solutions available

What we cover

  • Aircraft hull, all risks including war risks and deductible insurance

  • Aviation liabilities, including passengers

  • Crew loss of licence

  • Hull and liability war risk coverage extensions

  • Overhaul and repair facilities

  • Personal accident

  • Premises/public liability

  • Product liability for manufacturers and components

  • Reinsurance

Aviation Insurance Team

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Tim Liddiard

Senior Vice President
tim.liddiard@lockton.com
+44 207 933 2180

News and Insights

The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow for both private and commercial users. As such, there is an increasing need to provide additional infrastructure to enable convenient, rapid, and safe charging of EVs for staff and the public. Recent experience has demonstrated fires involving EVs can burn for an extended period of time and present significant challenges when attempting final extinguishment. Property protection principles should be considered in the design and location of EV charging points to help limit the effects of fire to property, business, and environment.  Mitigating the fire risk from charging electric vehicles

Commercial property: preparing for increased squatters risk

Colder winter months can increase the likelihood of properties being occupied by squatters. Although the practice has been illegal in residential properties since 2012, commercial properties remain exposed. Squatting can lead to significant financial consequences for landlords and property owners, including higher insurance costs, or an inability to secure cover.

By taking steps to prevent squatters gaining access to properties, owners and landlords can keep their assets safe, and reassure insurers as to their exposure. Colder winter months can increase the likelihood of properties being occupied by squatters. Although the practice has been illegal in residential properties since 2012, commercial properties remain exposed. Squatting can lead to significant financial consequences for landlords and property owners, including higher insurance costs, or an inability to secure cover.

By taking steps to prevent squatters gaining access to properties, owners and landlords can keep their assets safe, and reassure insurers as to their exposure.

Lockton appoints Clarissa Franks to lead UK P&C Retail business

Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance broker, today announced the appointment of Clarissa Franks as Head of UK P&C Retail. Clarissa will report into the European CEO, EJ Hentenaar, and work with Tony Hardy, Head of UK P&C, to transfer over the Retail area of his responsibilities, ensuring a seamless succession for clients. Clarissa will play a key role in Lockton UK’S continued growth, reinforcing its solutions led approach for clients, and will be responsible for accelerating the expansion of the UK Retail Division when she takes up her new role in November. Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance broker, today announced the appointment of Clarissa Franks as Head of UK P&C Retail. Clarissa will report into the European CEO, EJ Hentenaar, and work with Tony Hardy, Head of UK P&C, to transfer over the Retail area of his responsibilities, ensuring a seamless succession for clients. Clarissa will play a key role in Lockton UK’S continued growth, reinforcing its solutions led approach for clients, and will be responsible for accelerating the expansion of the UK Retail Division when she takes up her new role in November.

Addressing insurer concerns regarding modular construction

An increasing number of construction companies are turning to modular construction to take advantage of potential efficiencies and cost savings. However, insurers do have some concerns about this technology that need to be addressed to ensure there is appropriate insurance cover in place for such projects.  An increasing number of construction companies are turning to modular construction to take advantage of potential efficiencies and cost savings. However, insurers do have some concerns about this technology that need to be addressed to ensure there is appropriate insurance cover in place for such projects.
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