Coverage extends to all aerospace components including structural parts, engine components, avionics housings, landing gear parts, interior components, and specialized fasteners. Both commercial and military aerospace applications are covered.

Yes, professional indemnity coverage includes design services, engineering consultancy, certification support, and technical advisory services provided to aerospace customers.

Coverage extends globally for manufacturing operations, supply chain activities, and product liability. Export activities and international customer relationships are fully protected.

Product liability coverage includes investigation costs, legal defense, compensation claims, and regulatory compliance costs. Our claims team works with aviation authorities throughout the process.

Yes, cyber insurance covers intellectual property theft, design data breaches, ransomware attacks, and business interruption from cyber incidents affecting manufacturing systems.

Specialized equipment coverage includes CNC machines, coordinate measuring machines, testing equipment, clean room facilities, and all calibrated instruments essential for aerospace manufacturing.

Business interruption coverage includes losses from supplier failure, raw material shortages, transportation delays, and regulatory suspension of operations.

Comprehensive recall coverage includes notification costs, logistics, replacement components, customer compensation, and regulatory compliance costs for voluntary or mandatory recalls.

We need details of manufacturing processes, product range, customer base, quality certifications, annual turnover, and any previous claims history to provide accurate quotations.

Subject to satisfactory risk assessment, coverage can typically be arranged within 5-10 working days. Urgent requirements can be accommodated with temporary cover notes.

Coverage extends to approved subcontractors and outsourced processes, ensuring complete protection throughout your manufacturing supply chain.

Environmental coverage includes pollution from manufacturing processes, waste disposal, chemical storage, and remediation costs for environmental incidents.

Environmental coverage includes pollution from manufacturing processes, waste disposal, chemical storage, and remediation costs for environmental incidents.

Coverage includes costs associated with material traceability investigations, documentation requirements, and any resulting product segregation or recall activities.

Yes, coverage extends to prototype development, testing activities, certification processes, and pre-production manufacturing operations.

The policy includes legal costs for regulatory investigations, audit support, and compliance assistance during CAA, EASA, or customer audits.

Professional indemnity coverage includes defense costs for patent disputes, design infringement claims, and intellectual property litigation related to your manufacturing activities.

Yes, if you provide component repair, overhaul, or modification services, these activities are covered under the professional indemnity and product liability sections.

3D printing and additive manufacturing processes are covered, including material quality issues, process validation, and post-processing activities.

Standard exclusions include war risks, nuclear risks, and intentional acts. Specific aerospace exclusions and any industry-specific limitations will be clearly detailed in your policy documentation.

Annual policy reviews are recommended, with additional reviews when expanding operations, adding new products, entering new markets, or achieving additional certifications.

Aerospace component manufacturers need comprehensive coverage including product liability, professional indemnity, manufacturing equipment insurance, business interruption, cyber insurance, and transit coverage. Additional requirements include regulatory compliance coverage and environmental liability protection.

Aerospace manufacturing insurance costs vary based on company size, product complexity, annual turnover, and risk profile. Typical premiums range from £5,000-£50,000 annually, with specialized high-risk operations potentially requiring higher coverage limits and premiums.

Yes, even small aerospace component manufacturers need specialized insurance due to the high-risk nature of aviation components. Product liability claims can be substantial, and regulatory requirements often mandate insurance coverage for certification maintenance.

Aerospace product liability insurance protects manufacturers against claims arising from component defects, design flaws, or manufacturing errors that could cause aircraft incidents, passenger injuries, or property damage. Coverage includes legal defense and compensation costs.

Professional indemnity insurance is essential for aerospace engineers providing design services, certification support, or technical consultancy. Many aerospace customers require proof of PI coverage before awarding contracts, and it protects against design error claims.

Aerospace business interruption insurance covers lost revenue from production delays, equipment breakdown, supply chain disruption, regulatory suspension, cyber attacks, and natural disasters affecting manufacturing operations. It includes additional costs of working and customer penalty payments.

Yes, aerospace manufacturers need cyber insurance due to valuable intellectual property, sensitive customer data, and connected manufacturing systems. Coverage includes data breach response, ransomware recovery, business interruption from cyber incidents, and regulatory fines.

AS9100 insurance compliance ensures coverage aligns with aerospace quality management system requirements. Insurers familiar with AS9100 standards can better assess risks and provide appropriate coverage for certified manufacturers maintaining these quality systems.

CAA certification often requires proof of adequate insurance coverage for component manufacturers. Insurers experienced with CAA requirements can ensure policies meet regulatory standards and support ongoing certification maintenance and renewal processes.

Specialized equipment insurance covers CNC machining centers, including breakdown coverage, precision recalibration costs, and business interruption from equipment failure. Coverage extends to computer-controlled systems and software essential for aerospace precision manufacturing.

Yes, heat treatment processes require specialized coverage due to high temperatures, potential fire risks, and critical quality requirements. Insurance covers equipment breakdown, process failures, product contamination, and Nadcap accreditation maintenance costs.

Testing equipment insurance covers non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment, coordinate measuring machines, tensile testing apparatus, and calibration systems. Coverage includes breakdown, recalibration costs, and business interruption from testing delays.

Aerospace suppliers need specialized transit insurance covering high-value components, temperature-controlled shipping, secure transportation, and international shipping requirements. Coverage includes theft, damage, and delay-related costs during transportation.

Aerospace recall insurance covers costs of voluntary or mandatory component recalls, including customer notification, logistics, replacement parts, investigation costs, and regulatory compliance. Coverage extends to global recall campaigns and customer compensation.

EASA compliance requires appropriate insurance coverage for European aerospace operations. Insurers familiar with EASA regulations can ensure policies meet European aviation authority requirements and support ongoing compliance obligations.

Clean room facility insurance covers contamination events, environmental control system failures, and business interruption from facility compromises. Coverage includes decontamination costs, facility restoration, and lost production during clean room recovery.

Directors and officers insurance is recommended for aerospace companies due to regulatory scrutiny, potential product liability issues, and fiduciary responsibilities. Coverage protects company leadership from personal liability in legal proceedings.

Cyber insurance and business interruption coverage protect material traceability systems from data loss, system failures, and cyber attacks. Coverage includes system restoration, data recovery, and costs of manual traceability processes during system downtime.

Aerospace startups need specialized insurance from day one due to product development risks, investor requirements, and potential early-stage liability exposure. Coverage should grow with the company as operations expand and products enter service.

Additive manufacturing insurance covers 3D printing equipment, material quality issues, post-processing failures, and intellectual property risks. Coverage extends to prototype development, production parts, and certification of additive manufacturing processes.

Export control compliance (ITAR/EAR) affects insurance through coverage for regulatory violations, license suspension, and international operations. Specialized insurers understand export control requirements and provide appropriate compliance support coverage.

Specialized process insurance covers welding, brazing, and advanced joining techniques including electron beam and friction stir welding. Coverage includes process qualification, equipment breakdown, and quality failures requiring component rework or replacement.

Employment practices liability insurance protects aerospace manufacturers from workplace discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination claims. Coverage is particularly important for companies with security clearance requirements and specialized workforce needs.

Composite manufacturing insurance covers autoclave operations, resin systems, fiber handling, and curing processes. Coverage includes equipment breakdown, material contamination, process failures, and environmental risks from composite manufacturing operations.