Warbird Insurance Rates

[ChesapeakeWarbirds]

I curious what the going rates on warbird insurance is out there ?

I've heard of some sky extremely high rates for fighters and extremely reasonable rates for Stearman & T-6's, etc.

I'm curious who typically have the best rates out there and how much in general do people pay for what vs how many hours in type.

[Fearless Tower]

Biggest factor in insurance is going to be hull value. That alone will make a huge difference in the premium and is the biggest explanation for why you hear about fighters or bombers being very expensive to insure vs a T6 or Stearman. Just like when you compare insurance rates on a King Air or Gulfstream vs a Bonanza. The $100k Bonanza is going to be very reasonable to insure.

At the same time a top notch T6 restoration worth over $200k is going to carry a higher premium than an unrestored one valued below $150k.

I use Tom Johnson (AirPower Insurance) for my birds (T6 and Beech 18). He specializes in warbirds and other exotic types.

[RyanShort1]

Also keep in mind that rumors down in Texas are that insurance rates are going to be going up this year after several incidents...

[Fearless Tower]

Also keep in mind that rumors down in Texas are that insurance rates are going to be going up this year after several incidents...

I'm honestly a little worried about T6 rates.

2018 hasn't been a good year for T6s.