Good to know
- The Swiss Aviation Act states that holders are liable for any bodily injury and property damage that their aircraft may cause to a person
- The injured party need only prove that there is a causal link between the damage and the aircraft
Aviation Insurance
Benefits at a glance
- Our aviation specialists can offer personal, expert advice on how to structure your aviation insurance
- A personal risk analysis, tailored to your circumstances, shows you the insurance needed to cover you and your aircraft
- Your contact person is experienced and can support you on insurance matters relating to all of your aircraft – from small planes to business jets
- If you need to submit a claim on your aviation insurance, you can rely on independent experts
More details
Zurich Aviation Insurance provides the right protection for passengers, pilots and aircraft holders, while offering a range of services to meet your specific requirements.
Liability insurance for aircraft
- Covers third-party claims for bodily injury and property damage outside the aircraft, where the aircraft causes the damage (third-party liability insurance)
- Combines liability insurance for passengers and third parties to create a combined single limit (CSL) with a lump-sum guarantee
- Covers losses where passengers are injured or die, and where their luggage is damaged or lost (CSL)
Accidental damage insurance: in the air and on the ground
- Comprehensive insurance covers damage to the aircraft caused by fire, natural forces (e.g. gales, hail, landslide), theft or small animals
- Stationary aircraft hull insurance provides comprehensive cover for aircraft on the ground, even if the engines are run for test purposes
- The sum insured is based on the aircraft’s fair value; the deductible is tailored to your requirements
Accident insurance for passengers and crew
- Accident insurance for passengers and crew members; benefits are defined on a case-by-case basis
- Protects passengers and crew against the financial consequences of an aviation accident
- Also covers accidents that occur when boarding and disembarking or as a result of an emergency landing
Supplementary insurance (selection)
- Insurance for flight instructors
- Flying clubs and flying events can count on Zurich
- Insurance modules for airfield operators, production and maintenance firms
- Coverage for war and terrorism
- Insurance coverage for drones
Our advisory service
Get ready for take-off by asking our aviation specialists about the optimum insurance for your aircraft.
