Rotorcraft Insurance From People Who Understand Rotorcraft

Comprehensive hull, liability, and mission-specific coverage for every type of helicopter operation

All
Mission Types Covered
EMS
Offshore Covered
External
Load Included
Crew
Accident Coverage

The Helicopter Insurance Problem

Rotorcraft operations are inherently different from fixed-wing. Your insurance needs to reflect that.

High Loss Severity

Helicopter hull values are high, operating environments are demanding, and when incidents happen, they tend to be total losses. Insurers who don't specialize in rotorcraft either price you out or exclude your highest-risk operations.

Passenger Liability Complexity

EMS patients, offshore workers, tour passengers, corporate executives. Each category creates different liability exposure, different regulatory requirements, and different coverage needs. One-size-fits-all passenger liability doesn't work.

External Load Exclusions

Longline operations, heli-logging, construction lifts, firefighting buckets. External load operations are routinely excluded or heavily sublimited by standard aviation policies, leaving critical revenue-generating operations uncovered.

Overwater & Offshore Gaps

Oil platform transfers, offshore wind farm support, and overwater EMS operations create unique exposure that most aviation policies weren't designed to cover. Ditching, search and rescue costs, and overwater liability require specialized terms.

How Nacelle Partners Fixes This

Rotorcraft-specific coverage for every mission profile. No exclusions for what you actually do.

1

Aviation Hull (Rotorcraft)

All-risk hull coverage at agreed value for your entire rotorcraft fleet. Single-engine, twin-engine, light, medium, and heavy helicopters. No depreciation surprises. Coverage while flying, taxiing, and on the ground.

2

Passenger Liability

Comprehensive passenger liability structured for your specific operations. EMS patients, offshore workers, tour guests, or corporate passengers. Each with appropriate per-seat and aggregate limits tailored to the mission.

3

External & Internal Cargo

Full coverage for external load operations including longline, short-haul, construction lifts, and firefighting. Internal cargo coverage for freight, equipment, and materials. No exclusions for your revenue-generating operations.

4

Medevac-Specific Coverage

Purpose-built for HEMS operations. Patient liability, medical professional liability for onboard crews, IFR/NVG operations, and hospital helipad exposure all addressed with limits that match the actual risk.

5

Offshore Operations

Oil platform transfers, offshore wind support, and overwater missions covered without exclusion. Ditching coverage, search and rescue reimbursement, and passenger liability over open water all included.

6

Crew Accident Coverage

Supplemental accident coverage for pilots, co-pilots, flight medics, hoist operators, and other crew members. Covers accidental death, dismemberment, and medical expenses beyond workers' comp.

What Your Helicopter Program Includes

Hull & Liability

  • All-risk rotorcraft hull coverage (agreed value)
  • Third-party bodily injury and property damage
  • Passenger liability (per-seat and aggregate)
  • External and internal cargo liability
  • War risk and terrorism coverage (optional)

Mission-Specific Coverage

  • EMS/HEMS operations and patient liability
  • Offshore oil & gas platform transfers
  • Utility and powerline operations
  • Aerial firefighting and wildfire support
  • Tour and sightseeing operations
  • Construction and heavy-lift operations

Crew & Passenger

  • Crew accident insurance (AD&D + medical)
  • Workers' compensation for all crew members
  • Medical professional liability (HEMS crews)
  • Loss of license coverage for pilots
  • Health insurance and benefits (PEO)

Questions Helicopter Operators Ask Us

Do you cover external load operations?

Yes. Longline, short-haul, construction lifts, firefighting buckets, and heli-logging are all covered. We don't exclude the operations that generate your revenue. External load coverage is a standard part of our rotorcraft program.

What about NVG and IFR operations?

Covered. Night vision goggle operations and IFR flight are standard for HEMS and many other mission profiles. We don't add surcharges or exclusions for operations that are part of your normal business.

How do you handle multi-mission operators?

Many helicopter companies operate across multiple mission types. We build programs that cover your entire operation: charter, EMS, utility, and tours under one policy with appropriate coverage for each mission profile.

Is offshore overwater coverage actually included?

Yes. Oil platform transfers, offshore wind support, and overwater operations are covered without exclusion. This includes ditching coverage and search and rescue cost reimbursement.

Can you cover our ground support equipment?

Absolutely. Ground support vehicles, maintenance equipment, portable helipads, refueling equipment, and other support assets can be included in your program alongside your aircraft coverage.

What crew accident limits are available?

Crew accident coverage is available with flexible limits for accidental death, dismemberment, and medical expenses. We typically see operators choosing limits between $100K and $500K per crew member, supplementing workers' comp.

Ready for rotorcraft insurance that covers what you actually do?

See how one integrated program protects your helicopters, your missions, and your crew.

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