Introduction to Aviation Insurance Law

This lesson serves as an introduction to the most common types of aviation insurance coverage as governed by United States domestic law, federal law, and international agreements, along with a brief history to the overall subject matter.  The purpose of the lesson is to compare and contrast the various types of insurance coverage. General aviation circumstances are emphasized in this lesson, but attention to common carrier aviation insurance is presented as well. Specific attention will be given to the various international agreements and domestic policies that serve as legal bases necessitating different types of coverage.