Top 10 Aviation Insurance Brokers for Operators and Lessors
List for airlines, ACMI operators, aircraft owners, lessors, financiers, MROs and aviation businesses reviewing hull, liability, war risk and lessor-contingent coverage.
Aviation insurance is a specialist market. Operators and lessors need brokers that understand aircraft values, lease documents, additional insured wording, breach of warranty protection, AVN clauses, war risk, sanctions, certificates, claims handling and renewal timing.
This list is ordered for market relevance, aviation focus, public positioning and suitability for operators or lessors.
1. Marsh
Marsh is one of the leading global aviation and space insurance brokers. It has aviation practices covering airlines, general aviation, lessors, banks, aircraft finance and contingent aviation insurance. It is highly relevant for large fleets, lessor portfolios and complex multinational programs.
2. Aon
Aon provides aviation insurance and risk management services to airlines, aircraft leasing companies, financial institutions, MROs, airports, infrastructure investors and general aviation operators. It is a strong option for companies that need global market access and structured risk transfer.
3. WTW
WTW has a dedicated aviation and space insurance practice, with specific aircraft leasing and airline insurance capabilities. It is relevant for lessors, cargo airlines, passenger airlines, private aircraft owners and corporate aviation fleets that need placement depth and risk advisory.
4. Gallagher
Gallagher has a major aerospace and aviation team and states that it represents a large share of the world’s commercial operators. Its aviation practice covers airlines, aerospace businesses, airports, lessors and aviation service providers.
5. Howden
Howden has been expanding its aviation insurance footprint, including the launch of a US aviation practice in 2026. It is relevant for operators seeking a fast-growing specialist platform with access to London, European, US and international aviation insurance markets.
6. Lockton
Lockton offers aviation insurance and risk management across aircraft operators, lessors, airlines, airport service providers and aerospace businesses. It is a strong fit for clients that value independent brokerage and specialist sector teams.
7. McGill and Partners
McGill and Partners is a specialist broker with an aviation and aerospace team focused on complex clients. Its aviation work includes airline, aerospace and specialty aviation risks, with recent activity around war-perils protection for spares and ground-based aviation equipment.
8. Price Forbes
Price Forbes works across aviation and aerospace, supporting clients from single aircraft owners to flag carriers, service providers, manufacturers, airports and space-sector businesses. It is relevant for London market access and specialist placement work.
9. Acrisure Aerospace
Acrisure Aerospace supports aviation clients across aircraft owners, commercial flight operations, manufacturers, drones and aviation businesses. It is useful for operators looking for a broad US-linked brokerage platform with aviation-specific resources.
10. AssuredPartners Aerospace / Gallagher
AssuredPartners Aerospace has historically been one of the larger US aviation insurance brokers, especially in aircraft owner and general aviation coverage. AssuredPartners is now part of Gallagher, which strengthens Gallagher’s already large aviation insurance footprint.
Where Blue Cube Aviation Fits
Blue Cube Aviation supports qualified aircraft charter, aircraft leasing and aircraft sale enquiries where insurance readiness matters before execution. For lease, charter or aircraft sale files, Blue Cube Aviation can help clients organize aircraft details, operator information, intended use, jurisdiction, lease structure and documentation requirements before insurance, operator or lessor discussions begin. Enquiries can be sent to info@bluecubeaviation.net.
What Operators and Lessors Should Ask Before Choosing a Broker
Ask whether the broker understands lease insurance clauses, lessor certificates, additional insured requirements, hull war, AVN52, contingent cover, possessed cover, spares cover, contract review and claims handling.
The right broker should be able to explain the coverage structure clearly, challenge weak policy language and coordinate with operators, lessors, lenders, counsel and insurers before renewal pressure hits.
