AVIATION SPECIALIST COVER INSURANCE AUSTRALIA
Aviation Specialist
Cover
Insurance.
Aviation specialist cover insurance helps protect ground handlers, refuellers, airport contractors and other businesses operating in or around airports against aviation-related liability exposures.
- Tailored liability for airside and airport operations
- Protection for third-party injury and property damage claims
- Options for refuelling, ground handling and support services
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ABOUT AVIATION SPECIALIST COVER INSURANCE
Cover for Airside
Businesses and Contractors.
Aviation specialist cover insurance is designed for businesses whose work brings them into contact with aircraft, passengers, airport property, vehicles or airside operations. A tailored aviation liability program can address risks that may not be fully suited to a standard public liability policy.
- Ground handlers, baggage handlers and ramp-service providers
- Aircraft refuelling and defuelling contractors
- Airport contractors, cleaners, suppliers and service businesses
- Maintenance, repair and ground-equipment operators
WHAT'S COVERED
Aviation Liability for Airport and Airside Businesses
Aviation Premises Liability
Cover options for third-party bodily injury or property damage arising from your declared premises, facilities or aviation services.
Ground Handling Liability
Protection considerations for baggage handling, aircraft marshalling, pushback, loading, unloading and ramp-support activities.
Refuelling and Defuelling
Tailored aviation liability for businesses supplying, transferring or handling aviation fuel, subject to the policy wording and declared operations.
Airside Contractors Liability
Cover for eligible contractors working at airports, terminals, aprons, taxiways and other controlled aviation environments.
Products and Completed Operations
Options for liability arising from products supplied, equipment used, faulty workmanship or completed aviation services.
Contractual and Airport Requirements
Help aligning liability limits, certificates, leases, tenders and airport-contract requirements with the insurance program.
WHY CHOOSE ABS
Why Aviation Businesses Choose ABS
Specialist Aviation Knowledge
Practical understanding of airside, airport and aviation-business risks
Tailored Liability Programs
Cover structured around your activities, contracts, premises and operations
Contract and Limit Guidance
Help reviewing airport requirements, indemnities and appropriate liability limits
Personalised Broker Support
A dedicated broker to assist from placement through to claims
Australian Market Access
Access to specialist aviation insurers and underwriting markets
Protect Your Aviation Operations
Talk to ABS about aviation specialist cover insurance for your airport or airside business.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is aviation specialist cover insurance?
Aviation specialist cover insurance is tailored liability insurance for businesses operating in or around airports. It can address aviation premises, airside, ground handling, refuelling, products and service-related exposures that may require specialist underwriting.
Who needs aviation specialist cover?
It may suit ground handlers, refuellers, baggage and ramp-service providers, airport contractors, terminal service businesses, maintenance organisations, ground-equipment operators and other businesses whose work involves aviation operations.
Can ground handlers and refuellers obtain cover?
Yes. Ground handling and refuelling businesses may be able to arrange tailored aviation liability cover. The insurer will assess your activities, equipment, airport contracts, safety procedures, turnover, claims history and required limits.
Does the policy cover airside contractors?
Cover may be available for eligible contractors working airside or around terminals, aprons, taxiways and airport facilities. The scope of work, access arrangements, contractual indemnities and airport insurance requirements should be disclosed.
What information is needed for a quote?
A quote will usually require details of your business activities, airport locations, contracts, turnover, employees and subcontractors, vehicles and equipment, aircraft contact, fuel exposure, liability limits and claims history.