Aviation Insurance Podcast
Providing you the foundations of aviation insurance as well as updates on what is happening in the aviation insurance marketplace.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 103
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Aviation Insurance Podcast #112: Navigating Risk, Mentorship, and the Aviation Insurance Cycle
In Episode 112 of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, host Tim Bonnell Jr. sits down with Mark Pennington, Senior Vice President – Head of Aviation, North America at W. Brown & Associates, a Sompo Compan…
Aviation Insurance Podcast #111: AI Has Entered the Hangar - The Tech Disrupting Aviation Insurance
In this episode, host Tim Bonnell Jr. is joined by Josh Ray, Chief Underwriting Officer at Class A, a new MGA rewriting how we think about aviation insurance. With decades of experience and bold insi…
Episode 110: Ground Zero Building a Safer Ramp One Policy at a Time with Steve Berry of NATA
In Episode 110 of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, host Tim Bonnell Jr. welcomes Steve Berry, Vice President of Education & Safety at the National Air Transportation Association (NATA).
From worki…
Episode 109: AI or Die - Why Aviation Insurance Must Evolve
As we work together to drive innovation in Aviation Insurance, the rapid evolution of AI can often feel overwhelming—each week seemingly generating more questions than answers.
In this episode, A…
Episode 108: The Rising Cost of Risk with Peter Guy
In this episode, Peter Guy breaks down how economic pressures, litigation trends, and global uncertainty are reshaping the future of aviation insurance. From skyrocketing repair costs and limited p…
Episode 107: The Weather Risk No One’s Talking About in Modern Aviation with Don Berchoff
In Episode 107 of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, host Tim Bonnell Jr. welcomes Don Berchoff, CEO of TruWeather Solutions, to explore how outdated weather infrastructure and low-altitude forecastin…
Episode 106: The Risks & Rewards of eVTOL and AAM with Chris Proudlove
In Episode 106, host Tim Bonnell Jr. sits down with Chris Proudlove, Senior VP at Great American Insurance Company, to unpack the risks, rewards, and insurance implications of the fast-evolving …
Episode 105: Game Changing Tech for Aviation Safety with Howard Kass of Skyryse
In this captivating episode, host Tim Bonnell welcomes Howard Kass of Skyryse to discuss a bold new technology poised to revolutionize general aviation safety—SkyOS. With a mission to drastically r…
Episode 104: Workers Compensation with Bennett Goldblum
In this episode of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, host Tim Bonnell welcomes Bennett Goldblum, President of Beacon Aviation Insurance, to explore the complex and often misunderstood world of aviation…
Episode 103: Lessons from an Industry Leader - Eric Donofrio
What’s shaping the future of aviation insurance? Eric Donofrio, Chief Underwriting Officer at AXA XL, shares insights from his decades-long career, covering everything from emerging technology to …
Episode 102: Aircraft Physical Damage Coverage and Aircraft Liability - A Revisit of Episodes 2 and 3
Understanding aircraft physical damage & liability coverage is crucial for every owner and operator. Make sure you're protected with the right policy!
📌 Timestamps & Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to t…
Episode 101: Dry Leases in Aviation Insurance
Dry leasing is a popular practice in business aviation, but if not structured properly, it can lead to serious insurance and legal issues. In this episode, we break down the most critical considerati…
Episode 100: 100 Episodes & Counting! The Aviation Insurance Podcast Hits a Milestone!
We’ve spent the last 3.5 years bringing you expert insights, industry trends, and must-know aviation insurance knowledge. Now, we’re celebrating 100 episodes with a special look back at the highlig…
Episode 99: A Legacy in Aviation Insurance with Tim Bonnell Sr.
In this special episode, Tim Bonnell sits down with our very own, Tim Bonnell Sr., who brings nearly five decades of experience in the aviation insurance industry. From fascinating stories to invalu…
Episode 98: Bold Predictions for Aviation Insurance in 2025
What’s in store for aviation insurance in 2025? In this exciting episode of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, host Tim Bonnell lays out five bold (and not-so-bold) predictions for the year ahead, high…
Episode 97: Kris Kringle Aircraft Insurance - A case study with Tim Bonnell Jr.
Ever wondered what it takes to insure Kris Kringle’s magical sleigh? Dive into this festive episode of the Aviation Insurance Podcast where we unpack unique risks like reindeer emissions, mid-air c…
Episode 96: Electric Aircraft, Safety, and MGAs - Insights from Ernest DeSpain on Aviation Insurance
The aviation industry is soaring into the future, with electric aircraft, advanced safety innovations, and rapidly evolving policies leading the charge. In this episode, Tim Bonnell Jr. sits down wit…
Episode 95: Gratitude and Growth - A Special Thanksgiving Episode
Welcome to a special Thanksgiving episode of the Aviation Insurance Podcast! Host Tim Bonnell reflects on the powerful connection between gratitude and growth—a concept crucial for personal, professi…
Episode 94: Inside Aerial Applications - Insights from the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo 2024
Ever wondered what powers aerial application aircraft or how fire suppression operations take flight? On this episode of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, we’re on location at the National Agricultura…
Episode 93: Claims and the Future of Aviation Insurance with Mike Warren of Old Republic Aerospace
In our latest episode of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, host Tim Bonnell Jr. sits down with Mike Warren, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Old Republic Aerospace. Mike shares his deep …