What Aélia assurances does

Aélia Assurances is a privately-held aviation insurance brokerage firm founded in 2001 in France by two aviation industry professionals, including Jean-Michel Bonté. The firm specializes exclusively in placing aviation insurance coverage for aircraft operators, owners, and maintenance organizations — spanning hull all-risk, combined single limit liability, crew and passenger, product and hangar liability, and operational risk coverage. It claims to insure over 1,700 aircraft, 700+ turbine helicopters, and 110+ Air Operator Certificate (AOC) holders, representing more than 15% of European jets insured.

The company generates revenue through commissions earned from insurance carriers when it places coverage, rather than charging clients directly; multi-year contract structures apply, and commission ranges are available to clients on request. Its go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, executed through offices in Geneva (Switzerland) and Levallois-Perret (France), with a Luxembourg-domiciled group holding. Distribution leverages its status as an Approved Representative of Lloyd's UK via Lloyd's Brussels, providing regulatory access to place risk across Europe and the UK. The firm supplements brokerage with active participation in European aviation events (EBAA, ERA, European Rotors, Helitech, Dubai Air Show) and association memberships.

Aélia's portfolio extends beyond pure brokerage via the Aélia Consulting subsidiary (technical audits and operational advisory established in Paris in 2011) and the Aélia Marine Branch (marine insurance for vessels up to mega yachts, opened in Slovenia in May 2016). Regulatory standing includes FINMA registration in Switzerland, ORIAS registration in France, GDPR/FADP compliance, and Lloyd's Brussels approval — the firm also holds a long-standing partnership with Kenyon International Emergency Services for ICAO-aligned Emergency Response Plan services. The company is privately held, has 11–50 employees, and has not raised institutional funding per the available data.

Name

Aélia assurances

Legal name

Aélia Assurances SA

Website

https://aelia-assurances.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aélia Assurances is a privately-held aviation insurance brokerage founded in 2001, placing hull, liability, crew, passenger, and operational coverage for aircraft operators, helicopters, MRO facilities, and FBOs across Europe and the Middle East, acting as a Lloyd's Brussels Approved Representative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Insurance Brokerage

NAICS

Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities (5242)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Hull Insurance (FSAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aviation Specialty (FSAJAGAK), Protection & Indemnity (P&I) / Marine Liability Insurance (FSAJAHAH), Inland Marine Insurance (Transit, Equipment & Installation) (FSAJAHAB)

Keywords

• Aviation insurance brokerage
• Aircraft hull coverage
• Helicopter insurance
• Marine insurance
• Aviation consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Levallois-perret

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Brokerage commissions: Aélia acts as an insurance intermediary, earning commissions from insurance companies for placing coverage. The company does not charge clients directly for advice, comparative analysis, offer preparation, or policy management services. Commission ranges vary based on services provided and can be disclosed upon client request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aélia Assurances is an aviation insurance brokerage firm that intermediates aviation and marine insurance coverage on behalf of aircraft operators, helicopter operators, MRO facilities, FBO/handlers, and marine vessel owners. Acting as an Approved Representative of Lloyd's Brussels, the firm places hull all-risk, combined single limit, crew and passenger, product and hangar liability, and related coverages, plus technical/legal advisory and operational audits, with revenue derived from brokerage commissions rather than direct client fees.

Product overview

Aélia Assurances is an aviation insurance broker offering a comprehensive portfolio of insurance products and services. The core offering consists of Aircraft Risks Insurance Coverage (including hull all risk), Aélia Enhanced Clauses & Services, Product & Hangar Liability, Crew & Passenger Coverage, and Other Coverages (medical evacuation, goods transportation, airside operations, airport liability). The company extends its portfolio through Aélia Consulting (subsidiary for technical advisory and operational audits) and a Marine Branch (for marine vessel insurance). Founded in 2001, the company serves operators, owners, and maintenance centers across airliners, business jets, and helicopters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Risks Insurance Coverage Comprehensive insurance coverage for aircraft, including combined single limit and hull all risk policies, covering any aircraft-linked and related risks. Targeted at aircraft operators including airliners, turboprops, business jets, charter companies, and AOC holders.
• Aélia Enhanced Clauses & Services Technical and legal advisory services extending aviation insurance coverage through specialised clauses tailored to operator needs. Targeted at aviation insurance clients seeking enhanced or non-standard coverage terms.
• Product & Hangar Liability Liability insurance coverage for aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations (MRO) as well as fixed-base operators (FBOs) and ground handlers, addressing hangar and product liability exposures.
• Crew & Passenger Coverage Insurance protection for passengers and aircrew against accident consequences arising during flight operations. Targeted at aviation operators, charter companies, and AOC holders.
• Other Coverages Additional aviation insurance coverages bundling medical and sanitarian evacuation assistance, goods transportation, airside operations, and airport liability. Targeted at aviation operators and airports needing ancillary coverage lines.
• Aélia Marine Branch Marine insurance broker service covering vessels from small boats to mega yachts, offered via the Slovenia-based Marine Branch established in May 2016. Targeted at boat owners and yacht operators.
• Aélia Consulting Aeronautical consulting and operational audits for aviation professionals, including independent operational and maintenance audits, technical support, and aircraft selection advisory, delivered by the Aélia Consulting subsidiary.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25 years of aviation insurance experience
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KenyoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2014Unique partnership signed on March 10, 2014, to provide International Emergency Response Plan services to Aélia's aviation operator customers. Kenyon is the international leader in worldwide disaster management with a hundred-year history, providing pre-incident crisis planning and post-emergency response services. The service is specially fitted to aviation operators to improve efficiency in major accident response plans, in line with ICAO requirements for Emergency Response Plans.
• Lloyd's BrusselscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAélia is officially approved by Lloyd's Brussels and acts as Approved Representatives (AR) of Lloyd's UK. This recognition reflects their expertise and compliance with the highest standards in the insurance industry, allowing them to offer trusted and regulated services to clients across Europe and the UK.
• DCAF (Dubai Civil Aviation Authority)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAélia was honored to be DCAF's partner, including for the DCAF Hangar Opening Ceremony in 2017.
• Croix-Rouge genevoiseminorOthersAélia Assurances SA organized a clothing and accessories collection in partnership with Croix-Rouge genevoise in 2026. Their teams donated 101.6 kg of goods to help people in need in Geneva access quality goods at affordable prices through Vêt'Shop stores.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Howden Group: London-headquartered specialty insurance broker with a dedicated Aviation & Aerospace practice spanning aircraft hull/liability, airlines, airports, and MRO. Closest comparable to Aélia in combining aviation insurance placement with adjacent specialisms (marine, space) at independent-broker scale.
• BFL Canada: Specialty insurance brokerage with a dedicated Aviation practice covering airlines, business aviation, and MRO exposure. A similarly-sized specialist peer focused exclusively on complex placement risks, mirroring Aélia's niche positioning.
• Airshare Insurance (UK): UK specialist broker focused on commercial aviation, business jets, helicopters, and MRO liability. A close regional specialty competitor to Aélia in the European business and general aviation placement market.

Broad incumbents

• WTW (Willis Towers Watson): Global advisory, broking, and solutions firm with a dedicated Aerospace practice covering airlines, manufacturers, airports, and space operators. A scaled competitor that overlaps with Aélia in the European aviation insurance placement market.
• Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Global insurance brokerage with a significant Aerospace & Aviation practice covering airlines, operators, manufacturers, and airports. Competes with Aélia for European mid-market aviation placements while also offering broader commercial insurance programs.
• Aon: Global insurance and reinsurance broker with an Aviation & Aerospace practice serving commercial airlines, business aviation, and airports. Competes with Aélia for European aviation placements while offering integrated risk, H&B, and reinsurance capabilities.
• Lockton: World's largest privately-held insurance broker with strong aviation and aerospace specialty practices in Europe and globally. Competes for the same business aviation and commercial aviation accounts that Aélia insures.
• Marsh: Global insurance brokerage with a dedicated Aviation Practice covering airlines, general aviation, airports, and aerospace manufacturers. A larger, broader competitor that competes for the same airline and corporate aviation accounts Aélia targets in Europe.

Others

• Global Aerospace: Aviation insurance pool underwriting specialist combining underwriting capacity from multiple member insurers. Compares to Aélia at the carrier side of aviation risks, making it a counterparty and indirect competitor for placement flow.

Emerging players

• Opus Insurance: Specialty insurance brokerage focused on aerospace and aviation risks, working with operators, manufacturers, and FBOs. Closely comparable in scale and target customer profile to Aélia's European specialty practice.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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