Avion UAV and Drone Insurance

What Avion UAV and Drone Insurance does

Avion Insurance Agency Inc is a privately-held, Florida-based S-corporation operating as a specialty aviation insurance brokerage founded in 1985 with executive offices in Lake Mary and a satellite sales office in Miami. The firm is licensed to broker aviation insurance across all major aircraft categories — turbo jets, turbo props, piston singles and twins, turbine and piston rotorwings, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs/drones) — and provides adjacent coverages including in-flight, ground risk hull, public liability, passenger liability, Combined Single Limit (CSL), workers' compensation, mechanics' liability, and aviation property & inland marine.

Avion is distinguished from generalist P&C agencies by its exclusive focus on aviation and its direct appointments with every A-rated aviation underwriter plus Lloyds of London and worldwide reinsurers, encompassing 17+ carrier relationships. The team is led by President & CEO Scott Langevin, who holds the Certified Aviation Insurance Professional (CAIP) designation (one of fewer than 100 globally), alongside VP Chris Conroy and a small Account Manager team. The firm earned Inc. 5000 recognition (2018), has grown tenfold under Langevin's tenure since 1995, and operates co-brokering partnerships alongside its direct sales and aviation-association referral channels (HAI, NBAA, AIA).

The business model is agency/brokerage commission-based: Avion does not underwrite but places risks with third-party carriers in exchange for policy commissions (typically 10-15% of premium), generating recurring annual revenue on policy renewals. Aviation insurance is a high-consideration purchase requiring expert human guidance, and Avion's go-to-market is sales-led across direct phone/email, online quote request forms, industry referrals, and broker-to-broker co-brokering. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with example UAV policies at approximately $500/year and jet/rotorwing policies ranging materially upward based on hull value, passenger liability, and coverage territory.

Name

Avion UAV and Drone Insurance

Legal name

Avion Insurance Agency Inc

Website

https://avioninsurance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Avion Insurance is a privately-held Florida-based aviation insurance brokerage placing hull, liability, workers' compensation, and drone/UAV coverages with 17+ A-rated underwriters and Lloyds of London for aircraft owners, flight schools, charter operators, and corporate fleets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Insurance Brokerage

NAICS

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Insurance & Financing/Leasing Services (THABAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aviation Hull Insurance (FSAJAHAC), Aviation Liability Insurance (Passenger & Third-Party) (FSAJAHAD), Aviation Specialty (FSAJAGAK)

Keywords

• Aviation insurance brokerage
• Drone insurance
• UAV insurance
• Aircraft insurance
• Helicopter insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Mary

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Insurance Brokerage / Agency Commissions: Avion Insurance operates as an insurance broker/agency that earns commissions from underwriting partners (insurance carriers) by placing aviation insurance policies. As a broker, they do not underwrite insurance directly but represent multiple A-rated aviation insurance underwriters and Lloyds of London, earning a commission on each policy placed. Revenue is recurring in nature as insurance policies are typically annual and renew.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Avion Insurance is a licensed aviation insurance brokerage that places UAV/drone and aircraft insurance policies on behalf of clients with third-party underwriters. The firm represents every A-rated aviation insurance underwriter in the industry plus Lloyds of London and worldwide reinsurers, shopping the market to deliver hull, liability, passenger, workers' compensation, and property coverage across all aircraft types (jets, props, pistons, rotorwings, drones). It also offers co-brokering services to other insurance brokers who want to leverage its underwriter appointments.

Product overview

Avion Insurance is a full-service aviation insurance brokerage offering a comprehensive portfolio of insurance products and services. The core offering centers on UAV & Drone Insurance for commercial and hobby drone operators, alongside Aircraft Insurance covering all aircraft types (turbo jets, turbo props, piston aircraft, and rotorwings). The company provides specialized insurance types including in-flight coverage, ground risk hull insurance, liability coverages (public, passenger, CSL), and property/workers' compensation insurance. Additionally, they offer brand-specific aircraft insurance for Cessna, Citation, Gulfstream, and King Air aircraft, as well as co-brokering services for industry partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UAV & Drone Insurance Comprehensive UAV/Drone liability and hull coverage policies for commercial and hobbyist drone operators, including aerial photography, videography, inspections, surveillance, and shipping use cases. Sold through Avion's online drone quote portal.
• Aircraft Insurance Comprehensive aircraft insurance covering turbo jets, turbo props, piston twins, single pistons, turbine rotorwings, and piston rotorwings with hull, in-flight, ground risk, public liability, and passenger liability coverage.
• Helicopter Insurance Specialized helicopter insurance for turbine and piston rotorwing helicopters with in-flight, ground risk hull, public liability, and passenger liability coverage, marketed to HAI members and rotorwing operators.
• General Liability & Hangarkeeper's Insurance Coverage for damage to third-party property and aircraft stored in hangars including physical damage, diminution of value, and loss of use claims for FBOs, hangar owners, and MROs.
• Aviation Property & Inland Marine Insurance Property coverage for hangars, tugs, golf carts, and mechanics' tools used to maintain aircraft, plus loss of business income coverage.
• Aviation Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for aviation employees injured, ill, or killed in the course of duties, including lost wages, medical bills, disability benefits, and death benefits.
• Flight School Insurance Comprehensive coverage for flight schools including aircraft hull, liability, student pilot insurance, instructor liability, and non-owned aircraft coverage.
• Co-Brokering Services Partnership program for licensed insurance brokers to collaborate on aviation insurance placements, leveraging Avion's direct appointments with every A-rated aviation underwriter and Lloyds of London.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tenfold growth under current leadership
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• National Hangar Insurance ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Hangar Insurance Program referred clients to Avion Insurance, specifically referring Scott Langevin for property insurance for condo aircraft hangars in Florida coastal areas. This is a referral relationship between two insurance programs.
• HAI (Helicopter Association International)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvion team members are members of HAI. The company markets specialized helicopter insurance to HAI members and the broader rotorcraft industry, citing HAI membership as a marker of industry expertise.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Skywatch: A drone-insurance technology platform providing instant digital quoting and bind capabilities. Comparable to Avion as a drone/UAV insurance distribution channel — Avion even uses a Skywatch-powered portal for its UAV quotes — and a direct competitive threat to traditional brokers serving commercial drone operators.
• Verifly: On-demand drone insurance app enabling short-term hourly policies. Now part of Global Aerospace. Comparable to Avion's drone insurance product line as a digital-first alternative addressing the same hobbyist and commercial UAV market with a fundamentally different distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Aon Aviation: Global insurance broker offering aviation risk placement for airlines, operators, and corporate clients. Comparable to Avion in aviation brokerage capability and market access but competes with the breadth of a multinational risk-management firm rather than specialty focus on light aviation.
• Global Aerospace: A specialty aviation insurance group providing hull, liability, and passenger coverage globally, and one of Avion's core underwriting partners (Avion represents Global Aerospace). Comparable as a specialized aviation insurance provider that both underwrites and (via Verifly) distributes directly, intersecting Avion on carrier side and emerging retail.
• Marsh Aviation Practice: Global insurance broker with a dedicated aviation practice serving corporate flight departments, airlines, and high-net-worth aircraft owners. Comparable to Avion in aviation placement capability and carrier access but competes from a vastly larger, multi-line platform rather than a focused niche.

Direct peers

• National Aviation Insurance Agency: Independent aviation insurance agency placing hull, liability, and operational coverage for general aviation and rotorcraft operators. Comparable to Avion in target market (aircraft owners, FBOs, flight schools), brokerage model, and reliance on direct appointments with aviation carriers.
• Hilliard Farber & Associates (Hillair): A long-established specialty aviation insurance brokerage focused on business jets, helicopters, and high-end general aviation. Highly comparable to Avion in target customer, product mix (hull, liability, owners/renters), and broker-only distribution model with appointments across A-rated aviation markets.
• AVEMCO Insurance: A specialty aviation insurance provider serving aircraft owners, flight schools, and commercial operators. Comparable to Avion as a dedicated aviation-only insurance intermediary with analogous hull, liability, and renters products targeting the same pilot/operator base.
• Avquest Insurance Services: Specialty insurance broker with a transportation and aviation focus, placing aviation risks with multiple carriers. Comparable to Avion in serving operators of business aircraft, rotorcraft, and commercial aviation assets via carrier-appointed brokerage distribution.
• Falcon Insurance Agency: Aviation and drone insurance agency that appears alongside Avion in the drone/UAV underwriting stack, with overlapping product offerings for unmanned aerial vehicle hull and liability. Operates as a specialty aviation broker competing for the same small-operator segment as Avion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Avion_Insurance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avion-insurance-agency-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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