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, AI, and advanced air mobility, this episode explores how aviation and aircraft insurance companies are navigating market stability, competition, and long-term sustainability.

If you're involved in aviation insurance, aircraft insurance, or aviation risk management, this episode provides executive-level insight into where the market stands — and where it may be headed.

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 transparency, accountability, and market cycles to the rising costs, capacity limits, and misunderstood underwriting practices—Tim sheds light on how aviation insurance really works and why the "cartel" narrative oversimplifies a complex ecosystem.

✈️ Whether you're a pilot, aircraft operator, risk manager, or aviation professional, this episode offers crucial insight into the challenges and realities shaping aviation and aircraft insurance today.

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, aircraft owners, and risk managers. Backed by 2025's claim trends and technological advances, Tim explains what could reshape insurance pricing, coverage limits, and pilot qualifications this year.

🛩️ If you're navigating aviation insurance in 2026, this episode is your radar scan of what's coming.

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 predictions, breaks down what came true, what's still evolving, and how these trends continue to shape the aviation insurance market moving forward.

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 with practical insights for aircraft owners, operators, and aviation businesses alike.

We also unpack the role of aviation insurance brokers, whether coverage is required by law, and lesser-known insurance types you may need. Whether you're new to aviation insurance or looking to sharpen your understanding—this episode is a must-listen.

👉 Listen to the full episode to better understand your policy and protect your assets.

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 want clarity on what your policy really covers, this episode gives you a clear, expert-backed foundation.

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 decision-making, coverage considerations, and real-world flying lessons.

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. Our guests share how to prepare for the shift, serve clients better, and stay relevant in a rapidly digitizing world.

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 Company.

With over three decades in aviation insurance, Mark shares a grounded perspective on where the market's been—and where it's headed. From leadership lessons to market cycles, pilot shortages, and the future of underwriting, this is a masterclass in staying resilient and relevant in a turbulent industry.

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 insight, Josh takes us into the cockpit of innovation — where AI, telematics, and pilot performance data are changing how underwriters evaluate risk.

This conversation explores how data can improve safety, lower costs, and give long-overdue flexibility to high-performing pilots, aging airmen, and aviation operations of all kinds.