Life insurance for sailplane pilots - US

[5E]

Didn't see anything about this in the archives.

Anyone with a recommendation/good experience to share?

[Ed Winchester[_2_]]

5E wrote:
> Didn't see anything about this in the archives.
>
> Anyone with a recommendation/good experience to share?

My wife basically told me that I couldn't fly if I didn't have some life
insurance, so I went on a search. It's hard to find any life insurance
when you're 60, but I finally found a deal I could live with through
Pilot Insurance Center.

Ed

[Nyal Williams[_2_]]

How do we get to the archives through Glider Pilot Net?


At 11:37 16 September 2009, 5E wrote:
>Didn't see anything about this in the archives.
>
>Anyone with a recommendation/good experience to share?
>

[MP]

On Sep 16, 6:37*am, 5E > wrote:
> Didn't see anything about this in the archives.
>
> Anyone with a recommendation/good experience to share?

i used a broker named Bob Deighton that specializes in life insurance
for pilots. Very knowledgeable - was able to get a good policy thru
AIG with the appropriate riders for competition soaring. They
understood the nuances..

Bob Deighton - 1 866 365 6558

[Martin Gregorie[_5_]]

On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:45:05 +0000, Nyal Williams wrote:

> How do we get to the archives through Glider Pilot Net?
>
Google Groups is probably your best bet.


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[vaughn[_2_]]

"Ed Winchester" > wrote in message
...
>...but I finally found a deal I could live with through Pilot Insurance
>Center.

I went through that same exercise about a year ago and also ended up with
Pilot Insurance Center (PIC). They are good folk and know their business.

That said, just like any other large purchase, get three bids. The
difference in rates between my three bids was amazing! I didn't have any
particular problems finding three companies who were willing to quote me
insurance with an aviation rider.


Vaughn

[Papa3]

On Sep 16, 7:37*am, 5E > wrote:
> Didn't see anything about this in the archives.
>
> Anyone with a recommendation/good experience to share?

If you are an AOPA member, be sure to check out their Insurance
Center. You can get an online quote from the carrier (IIRC Minnesota
Mutual). After that though, you do have to fill out a paper
application.

[glidergeek]

On Sep 16, 4:37*am, 5E > wrote:
> Didn't see anything about this in the archives.
>
> Anyone with a recommendation/good experience to share?

Judge for yourself if it's a good deal or not Lincoln Benefit an
Allstate affiliate has an aviation program GT Platinum. I applied and
was excepted in 2003. I was 50 y/o at the time single engine land
private pilot glider rated instrument rated, it costs me $100 per
month for $500,000. This is a 15 year policy at this rate. Seems to me
the conversation with the agent that sold this to me that they don't
care for commercial or better rated pilots for some reason (exposure).

[Andy[_1_]]

On Sep 16, 4:37*am, 5E > wrote:
> Didn't see anything about this in the archives.
>
> Anyone with a recommendation/good experience to share?

Be very careful if you fly an "experimental". Many life insurance
policies deny all coverage when flying in experimental aircraft. If
you don't ask they may not tell you, but it may well be in the "small
print".


Andy

[Bob Backer]

I went through this exercise as well. You need to be very
careful and speak to the ins. co. directly. The policy that
I bought said that the aircraft "must be certified by a
governmental agency". It does not say the FAA. Since my '
glider was certified by the country of origin, it was good
as far as they were concerned.

Bob


Andy wrote:
> On Sep 16, 4:37 am, 5E > wrote:
>> Didn't see anything about this in the archives.
>>
>> Anyone with a recommendation/good experience to share?
>
> Be very careful if you fly an "experimental". Many life insurance
> policies deny all coverage when flying in experimental aircraft. If
> you don't ask they may not tell you, but it may well be in the "small
> print".
>
>
> Andy

[Peter Wyld[_2_]]

At 12:45 16 September 2009, Nyal Williams wrote:
>How do we get to the archives through Glider Pilot Net?
>

Let Google be your friend!

Click on "Advanced Search"

Fill out the boxes with search criteria ("Life insurance")

insert "gliderpilot.net" into the "Search within a site or domain:"
box and hit the 'Advanced Search' button.


Or (if you remember), on the normal google search page, enter


"site:gliderpilot.net life insurance"

hit the search button

enjoy.







>
>At 11:37 16 September 2009, 5E wrote:
>>Didn't see anything about this in the archives.
>>
>>Anyone with a recommendation/good experience to share?
>>
>

[tstock]

I've been wondering about this also.. I have life insurance through
allstate and when asked I was a pilot, I said yes, and asked if this
would effect my coverage or rate. He said "No, they only concerned if
you are a commercial pilot". I suppose I should call the life
insurance company and find out for myself.

[5E]

That's extremely helpful--thanks, all!

[John Cochrane]

My wife also demanded insurance. Northwest mutual explicitly allows
sailplanes if you have more than 100 hours, at no extra cost. (And
cost is pretty low).

John Cochrane.

[Craig[_2_]]

On Sep 16, 6:18*pm, John Cochrane >
wrote:
> My wife also demanded insurance. Northwest mutual explicitly allows
> sailplanes if you have more than 100 hours, at no extra cost. (And
> cost is pretty low).
>
> John Cochrane.

I'm using Northwestern Mutual also and had the same experience as
John. They didn't bat an eye at the soaring. It was the mountain
climbing that made them nervous. Older now and don't do that anymore
so the premiums have gone down. Win some lose some..

Craig Funston

[SAM]

On Sep 16, 6:37*am, 5E > wrote:
> Didn't see anything about this in the archives.
>
> Anyone with a recommendation/good experience to share?

AIG, via Matrix Direct got $500k for $900/yr. I'm 49, no smoking last
20 years, overall good health.