AIRCRAFT HULL AND LIABILITY INSURANCE AUSTRALIA
Aircraft Hull & Liability
Insurance Australia.
Aircraft hull and liability insurance helps protect aircraft owners against loss or damage to their aircraft, together with third-party and passenger liability arising from an accident.
- Protection for physical loss or damage to your aircraft
- Third-party and passenger liability arising from an accident
- Cover structured around your aircraft, pilots and approved use
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ABOUT AIRCRAFT HULL AND LIABILITY INSURANCE
Protect Your Aircraft.
Protect Your Liability.
Aircraft hull and liability insurance is specialist aviation cover for aircraft owners and operators. Hull cover is designed to address physical loss or damage to the insured aircraft, while liability cover addresses legal liability to passengers and third parties arising from the operation of the aircraft. Cover must reflect the aircraft type, pilot experience, use and operating area.
- Hull cover for flight, taxiing and ground risks where selected
- Passenger bodily injury and third-party property liability
- Options for private, business, training, charter and approved operations
- Specialist advice on agreed value, limits, excesses and exclusions
WHAT'S COVERED
Aircraft Hull and Liability Cover for Owners and Operators
Aircraft Hull Damage
Cover may respond to physical loss or damage to the aircraft from an insured accident or event, subject to the agreed value and policy terms.
Third-Party Liability
Protects against covered legal liability for accidental bodily injury or property damage caused by aircraft operations.
Passenger Liability
Liability cover can address claims by passengers for injury or death arising from an accident, subject to policy limits and conditions.
Flight, Taxiing & Ground Risks
The policy can be structured around the risks selected, including flight, taxiing, hangar, parking and ground operations.
Aircraft Use & Pilot Requirements
Underwriting considers aircraft type, ownership, pilot qualifications, approved uses, hours flown and operating territory.
Optional Aviation Extensions
Depending on the risk, options may include loss of use, hangar keepers, war risks, spare parts, equipment and additional aviation liability.
WHY CHOOSE ABS
Specialist Aviation Insurance Advice from ABS
Aviation-Focused Advice
We help aircraft owners understand hull, passenger and third-party liability exposures.
Tailored Policy Structure
We help align cover with aircraft value, approved use, pilots and operating areas.
Specialist Market Access
We approach aviation insurers for private, business and approved commercial operations.
Practical Claims Support
We assist with the insurance process when an aircraft incident or liability allegation occurs.
Australian Support
ABS provides aviation insurance assistance for aircraft owners across Australia.
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AIRCRAFT HULL AND LIABILITY INSURANCE FAQs
What is aircraft hull and liability insurance?
Aircraft hull and liability insurance combines protection for physical loss or damage to the aircraft with legal liability protection for passengers and third parties arising from an accident. The exact cover depends on the policy wording, aircraft, use, pilots, limits and conditions.
What does aircraft hull insurance cover?
Hull insurance may cover physical loss or damage to the aircraft during the insured risks selected, which can include flight, taxiing, ground handling, hangar or parking risks. Agreed value, excesses, exclusions and conditions apply.
What does aircraft liability insurance cover?
Aircraft liability insurance may respond to covered legal liability for accidental bodily injury, passenger injury or death, and third-party property damage arising from aircraft operations. Liability limits and passenger sub-limits must be reviewed carefully.
Can private and business aircraft owners obtain cover?
Yes. Cover can be considered for private aircraft owners, business aircraft, flying schools, charter operators and other approved aviation operations. The insurer will assess the aircraft, pilot qualifications, use, location and operational details.
What information is needed for an aircraft insurance quote?
We generally need the aircraft type and value, registration, ownership or finance details, approved use, pilot experience, operating area, annual hours, claims history and desired hull and liability limits.