Providers/Aerospace Insurance Managers (AIM)
Aviation insurance carrierCompany

Aerospace Insurance Managers (AIM)

Troy, Michigan, United States

Aerospace Insurance Managers (AIM) is an active aviation MGA now owned by Bishop Street Underwriters and supported by HDI capacity. Public materials position AIM for small general aviation aircraft, airport liability, FBOs, hangar owners, flight schools, charter operators, non-owned/renter liability, and other specialized aviation risks across 48 states. The public workflow is not direct-to-consumer quoting; submissions appear to flow through appointed brokers, rating aggregators, or [email protected].

Best for

  • Aviation brokers seeking a general aviation MGA market
  • Private aircraft owners using a broker for hull/liability coverage
  • Flight schools and charter operators
  • Airport, FBO, hangar, and aviation service businesses
  • Hard-to-place or transition-pilot aviation risks that need specialist underwriting

Potential drawbacks

  • No public instant quote or direct bind URL found
  • Broker-only submission path may not fit direct shoppers
  • Some legacy Hallmark and LinkedIn pages still show Dallas/Inc. information
  • Current claims and application resources are partly Hallmark-branded after the Bishop Street acquisition
  • Detailed appetite, exclusions, and pricing are not fully public

Coverage and fit

Aircraft segments

single enginemulti enginepistonturbinerotorcrafthelicoptergyrocopterexperimentallight sportjetsmall aircraft

Coverage lines

aircraft liabilityaircraft hull / physical damageairport premises liabilityproducts and completed operations liabilityhangarkeeper's legal liabilitymedical expense / medical paymentscargo legal liabilityrenter liabilitynon-owned aircraft liabilityfire legal liabilitypersonal and advertising injuryindependent contractors liabilitycontractual liabilityloss of use coveragespare parts coverageemergency landing expensesdeductible waiverunearned premium insurancerepairs performed by insured coveragenegligent instruction defense coveragedamage to non-owned aircraftdamage to baggage and aviation personal effectssearch and rescue expensesBahamas and Caribbean extensiontrip interruption coverageportable avionics coveragehurricane protection coverageaircraft value appreciation

Borrower segments

Not listed.

Usage segments

pleasure and businessnon commercial personal aircraftflight instructionaircraft rentalcharter part 135 air taxisales demonstrationaerial photographypipeline patrolaerial surveyaerial advertisingairport premises operationsfbo operationsmaintenance repair operationsaircraft detailingmobile mechanics

Research signals

Reputation score

Not scored

Signal strength

limited

Sources

19

Public reputation signal is thin but generally favorable in broker, trade, and partner materials. AIM is repeatedly described as a specialized broker-only aviation MGA with consistent underwriting, prompt policy delivery, fair pricing, and reliable claims service. Independent consumer-review depth is limited, and most public praise is from official, partner, or broker-adjacent sources rather than broad review platforms.

Positive themes

  • Specialized aviation underwriting expertise
  • Broker and agency partner orientation
  • Consistent underwriting and policy delivery in partner descriptions
  • Coverage for hard-to-place aviation risks and pilot transitions
  • Positive single-owner claim payment account after an aircraft fire

Negative themes

  • Limited independent public review volume
  • No public direct quote or instant bind workflow for aircraft owners
  • Some public pages and directories still show legacy Dallas/Hallmark or Inc. information, which may confuse users
  • Coverage appetite, pricing, and eligibility require broker or underwriter review rather than public self-service

Forum themes

  • No recurring substantive Reddit, Beechtalk, Pilots of America, or similar forum pattern was found in public search results for this pass.
  • Aviation broker/repair-related pages list AIM among aviation insurance markets or underwriters, often tied to transition pilots, flight schools, charter, and airport liability.

Sources