If your clients are involved in charter air operations—whether transporting passengers, cargo, or both—Arlington/Roe & Co., Inc. offers a comprehensive Charter Insurance program to help you place this unique and complex aviation business. Charter operations range from single-engine piston aircraft to multiengine jets and require specialized insurance protection due to the heightened operational and regulatory risks. Our program is available nationwide and is backed by deep industry expertise and access to virtually every aviation insurance market.
Overview of the Program From Arlington/Roe
Our dedicated aviation team has over 85 combined years of aviation insurance and risk management experience. For more than two decades, we’ve operated as a specialized unit of aviation brokers, giving you access to a wide range of solutions for both standard and hard-to-place accounts. Whether you’re an experienced aviation agent or new to the space, we’re here to support you with market access, product knowledge, and responsive service.
Ideal Accounts and Appetite
We are actively seeking charter air carrier operations of all sizes and configurations, including:
- Fixed wing and helicopter charter operators
- Passenger and cargo charter services
- Operators of piston, turbo-prop, and jet aircraft
- Charter fleets serving corporate, commercial, emergency, or specialty missions
You might have a client running a regional jet charter business or a helicopter service providing VIP transport—these are excellent fits for our program.
Coverage Highlights and Advantages
Our Charter Insurance program includes a broad range of aviation-related coverages:
- Aircraft Coverage: Fixed wing and helicopters, for commercial, personal, and non-owned use
- Aviation Products Liability: Protection for parts distributors, manufacturers, and service providers
- Airport Coverage: For commercial, municipal, and private facilities including FBOs and maintenance hangars
- Aviation Workers’ Compensation: Suitable even when aviation is not the primary exposure
We can help place accounts involving antique aircraft, military-use aircraft, aerial services, and other niche operations. Ground handling, refueling, and repair facility exposures can also be included.
Underwriting Notes and Market Access
We represent over 35 aviation insurance markets and are structured as a Managing General Agency and an Excess & Surplus Lines Broker. This gives us maximum flexibility to find the right fit for your charter clients, whether the coverage needs are straightforward or highly specialized. We’ll work with you to review operational experience, maintenance programs, pilot qualifications, and more.
Territories and Availability
Our Charter Insurance program is available in all 50 states, plus Washington, DC. This includes hard-to-place aviation risks in both urban and rural areas. No matter where your client is based, we can help you find the right solution.
Why Work With Arlington/Roe?
Our aviation team is a true specialty resource for agents looking to grow or support their aviation book. With decades of focused experience, strong carrier relationships, and a collaborative approach, Arlington/Roe makes it easy to place charter business confidently and efficiently. Whether you’re handling a small piston operator or a full-scale jet charter business, we’re here to help you succeed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of accounts are a good fit for this Charter Insurance program?
We’re looking for charter operations involving fixed wing or helicopter aircraft used for passenger, cargo, or specialty services. Both small and large fleets are considered.
Can you help with hard-to-place charter risks?
Yes. With access to over 35 aviation markets, we can assist with complex or higher-risk accounts, including those with unique operations or vintage aircraft.
Is this program available in my state?
Yes. Our Charter Insurance program is available in all 50 states and Washington, DC.
Do you work with agents who are new to aviation insurance?
Absolutely. We support both experienced aviation agents and those new to the field, offering guidance and market access throughout the process.
What types of coverages are included in the program?
The program includes aircraft hull and liability, aviation products liability, airport liability, and aviation workers’ compensation, among others.
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