The Future of Aviation Insurance: AI, Risk Selection, and Market Challenges

In Episode 123 of the Aviation Insurance Podcast, Tim Bonnell sits down with Sean Kelly, Chief Underwriting Officer at Aerospace Insurance Managers, to explore the realities of aviation insurance underwriting, risk selection, and the future of the aviation insurance market. From non-standard risks and pilot transitions to AI, data-driven underwriting, and market challenges, this episode provides a real-world look at how aviation and aircraft insurance decisions are made—and why relationships still matter in a technology-driven world. Whether you're a pilot, aircraft owner, broker, or aviation professional, this conversation offers valuable insight into how underwriting shapes the aviation insurance industry today and into the future. 00:02 – Introduction & Sean Kelly’s Journey 06:17 – Aviation Innovation & What’s Exciting Today 11:16 – Biggest Risks in the Aviation Insurance Market 14:24 – Why Insurance Is More Than Just Price 17:12 – Underwriting Non-Standard & Transition Risks 23:03 – AI, Telematics & Data-Driven Underwriting 27:48 – Final Thoughts: Leadership, Trust & the Future #AviationInsurance #AircraftInsurance #AirplaneInsurance #InsuranceIndustry #Aviation #Underwriting