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Private Business and Pleasure Aircraft: MarshWings

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At Marsh, we recognize that each member of the aviation community has their own unique insurance requirements.

That's why we've utilized our specialized aviation expertise to develop two tailored insurance solutions: GoldWings and SilverWings. These offerings are specifically designed to cater to the distinct needs of private pilots and aircraft owners, ensuring that you can find the coverage that best aligns with your individual needs.

Marsh's Aviation Practice 

MarshWings Aviation Insurance, is designed for Canadian pilots and aircraft owners and is intended to provide broad coverage for the vast majority of those requiring aviation insurance. MarshWings offers a fast, easy, and intuitive online application process that provides quick quotes, flexible payment options, and policy documentation within minutes.

GoldWings (Aircraft hull & liability)

  • Includes aircraft liability coverage with a combined single limit up to $10 million.
  • Includes aircraft "all risks" physical damage coverage up to a maximum agreed value of $1.5 million.
  • Suitable for aircraft with a permissible maximum take-off weight of 5,670 kg (12,500 lbs.) and a maximum of seven passenger seats.
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SilverWings (Aircraft liability)

  • Includes aircraft liability coverage with a combined single limit up to $3 million.
  • Provides optional ground physical damage "not-in-motion" coverage up to a maximum agreed value of $600,000.
  • Suitable for aircraft with a permissible maximum take-off weight of 2,721 kg (6,000 lbs.) and a maximum of seven passenger seats.
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MarshWings aviation insurance, designed for Canadian pilots and aircraft owners, is intended to provide broad, comprehensive coverage for aircraft owners and pilots. Marsh has drawn upon our specialty aviation expertise to develop these coverages to help private pilots and aircraft owners find insurance that best meets their needs.

Marsh’s aircraft hull & liability “all risks flight and ground” coverage offers comprehensive protection, including hull damage, liability, and various optional coverages. It covers a wide range of situations, with specific terms and conditions.

Marsh’s aircraft liability coverage offers liability coverage that follows you for any aircraft you may own, rent, or borrow, as well as ground not-in-motion physical damage coverage for an aircraft you own. Non-owned physical damage liability coverage is also available for an aircraft you do not own.

To qualify for coverage, you must meet the following requirements:

  1. Your primary residence must be in Canada.
  2. Your aircraft must be privately registered in Canada and intended for private business and pleasure only.
  3. The aircraft must not exceed a maximum seating capacity of seven passengers, excluding the pilot.
  4. You must hold the appropriate pilot licence or permit for the aircraft you are operating.

The MarshWings program does not cover certain aircraft categories, balloons, gliders, hang-gliders, airships, paragliders, hovercraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, and very light jets.

It is also not available for commercially registered aircraft.

For more specifics on eligibility for aircraft hull & liability and aircraft liability, visit their eligibility pages.