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Umbrella Policy when we are pilots

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As a pilot, I'm planning on taking friends for rides. But before doing so, I want to be sure I have a good umbrella policy just in case ("be prepared for the worst, and hope for the best"). But all the insurances I contacted have a policy that do not apply when it comes to airplanes. I contacted AOPA and again, they didn't help me either. So to all the pilots out there, do you have such an insurance? If yes, from who? Thanks a lot

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  1. Jeff on Mar 24, 2015

    I have a policy from Pemco, though they only serve Washington State I think.

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  2. Tom Kelley on Mar 26, 2015

    YES ! This is very difficult to obtain, according to my experience. Basic insurance has very limited liability, and most umbrella’s exclude aviation. I have asked my insurance broker to find something, and she has come up empty. If anyone is aware of something would like to know. And if nothing from anyone, surely this is a business opportunity !

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