Airline Insurance

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List the five insurance classifications that are used to group airline risks. (5 Points) There are many different risks that airlines must insure themselves against. One of these risks is the public liability that an airline might be liable for. This is needed for when an aircraft damages any other structure or object. Passenger liability insurance insures the passengers in case of death or harm. Ground risk hull insurance not in motion covers risks such as fire, theft, vandalism, or other non-flight risks. Ground risk hull insurance in motion covers risks during the taxiing prior to and post takeoff. In-flight insurance covers the aircraft while in the air, while stored or parked, and is in motion. Choose two of the classifications you listed above. Explain how and why the risk exposure of these two classifications varies. (4 Points Total; 2 for explaining how the classifications vary and 2 for explaining the why the classifications vary) In-motion and not-in motion risks are hugely different. While an aircraft, just like a train, might be graffitied, the risk varies from city to city. The risk of fire varies depending on usage. In- motion, however, aircraft are very different. There was a DC-10 that dropped a jet engine near the end stage of taxiing, took off, and crashed. This was because the disengagement of the engine disconnected the primary and secondary hydraulic systems and the pilot's lowered airspeed to the regulation V2, which due to the shortened left wing, led to a stall and crashed the aircraft. The risks involved are very different and of a different nature. Briefly describe the three most important criteria used in airline risk selection. In your explanation, identify and define each criterion. Then explain why it matters to risk selection. (9 Points Total; 3 for each criterion)
Business plan, capital, and management are all factors in identifying risk selection among airlines. If a business plan is loose and undefined, this includes processes such as maintenance, payroll, and can lead to an additional risk of accidents. This is riskier and costs more to insure. Captial is another. The assets, or the funds the company has for maintenance, can be a swift indicator of the risk an airline might pose. Management is also very important, as poor management can mean an unimposed business plan and failure to collect capital, which is a naturally high risk. Explain how airline insurance rates are determined. (5 Points Total) A mixture of pilot experience, management, maintenance, history, and aircraft all factor into airline insurance rates. Just like with new drivers, new pilots have higher insurance rates. Management also imposes rules and order, and poor management can be riskier, leading to a higher premium. If an aircraft is not well maintained, it will be a higher risk than if it was maintained properly. Aircraft that are newer are also very expensive to insure, as the cost to replace them is very high. Define quota sharing and explain how it relates to airline insurance. (2 Points) The insured and the insurer, in this case, both split the cost of the insured item. This allows the insurer to still get money from the risk, but it also provides a ceiling, so the insurer does not need to pay exorbidant amounts of money for an expensive mishap.
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Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, November 3). Aviation insurance . Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviation_insurance