Southwest Aviation Insurance

Southwest Aviation Insurance Group (SWAIG) is a premier aviation insurance agency that has been providing top-notch insurance services since 1993. Our agency is led by Mark Nichols and Dave Monaco, who are both licensed commercial pilots and hold Bachelor of Science degrees from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. With over 85 combined years of aviation insurance expertise, we have an unparalleled understanding of aviation insurance that sets us apart from other insurance brokers.

Our Services

At SWAIG, we provide all lines of aviation insurance, including private and commercial aircraft, business jets, helicopters, gliders, fixed-base operators, airports, aviation manufacturers liability, fuel storage tank pollution liability, hangars, and aviation workers compensation. Our insurance services cover general aviation turbo-prop or jet aircraft, helicopters, fixed-base operators, maintenance shops, fuelers, aircraft detailers, flight schools, utility & special use aircraft, hangars, airports/heliports, corporate and charter fleets.

We are appointed with all of the top "A.M. Best" A- Rated aviation insurance carriers, including Acceleration Aviation Underwriters, Aerospace Insurance Managers, AIG Insurance Programs, Altru, LLC, Applied Aviation Global Aerospace Lloyds of London, London Aviation Underwriters Inc., MacAfee & Edwards National Hangar Insurance Program, Old republic Aerospace Preferred Underwriters, QBE Insurance SafeAir Underwriters, Starr Aviation, United States Aircraft Insurance Group Inc., U.S. Specialty Insurance Company, and W. Brown & Associates XL Specialty.

Coverage

At SWAIG, we offer a wide range of aviation insurance coverages, including aircraft charter operators, aircraft dealers, aircraft detail operators, aircraft leasing, aircraft paint shops, airport associations, airport homeowners associations, airport insurance, antique aircraft, aviation fuel farms, aviation specialty lines, avionics shops, commercial aircraft, commercial jets, corporate jet, courtesy vehicle insurance, fixed base operators, fleet operators, flight schools, flying clubs, fuel storage tank liability, fuel truck insurance, hangar & its contents, hangar condo associations, helicopters hull & liability insurance, interior shops, jet aircraft maintenance shops, management companies, manufacturer's liability, pollution liability, private aircraft, private airports, public airport operators, sales operators, scheduled carrier storage tank insurance, transport insurance, turbine aircraft, war risk insurance, and workers compensation.

Meet Our Crew

At SWAIG, we have a team of experienced and dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the best possible service to our clients. Our team includes Dave Monaco, Mark Nichols, Colleen Jones, and Grant Parsons.

Dave Monaco is an aviation insurance broker and co-owner of SWAIG. After graduating from college in 1985, he spent three years as a Regional Credit Adjuster for the Mid-Atlantic region with Wells Fargo Credit Corporation. He then pursued his passion for aviation and graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Studies. He holds a Commercial Pilot's License with single engine, multi-engine, instrument, seaplane, and helicopter ratings. Dave is an owner and pilot of a Cessna 185 and a Hughes 500 helicopter.

Mark Nichols is an aviation insurance broker and co-owner of SWAIG. Mark has had a love for aviation ever since he could remember and started flying when he was 15 with a teenage flying club in NY state. He graduated Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1978 with a Bachelors of Aeronautical Science degree with an Associates in Aviation Management. He holds a Commercial Pilot's License with Multi-Engine & Instrument rating. Mark started his career in the aviation insurance industry in 1978 and has since gained extensive experience and knowledge in the field.

Colleen Jones is the Office Manager at SWAIG. She joined SWAIG in 2002 and currently serves as the Office Manager. Colleen has diverse career experience in business, and she excels in managerial, organizational, and computer skills, which she brings to SWAIG. As Office Manager, Colleen focuses on providing excellent customer service and finds solutions to ensure the office is managed efficiently.

Grant Parsons is an Aviation Insurance Broker at SWAIG. He has over a decade of experience in establishing and maintaining customer relationships. Grant is committed to providing the best possible service to SWAIG's clients and answers calls with "Thank you for calling Southwest Aviation Insurance, this is Grant, how can I help you?".