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What's New at W. Brown Aviation...

Flight School Rosters:

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In Our Third Decade Of Service To the Aviation Insurance Community...

Established in 1987, W. Brown & Associates is a major provider of aviation-related insurance products & services for the General Aviation community. Although based in Sothern California, our products and services are available nationwide through a network of independent insurance agents and brokers.

The aviation and insurance industries have each endured many changes and challenges over the years and will continue to do so. We have never strayed, however, from the course our founders established on day one. W. Brown & Associates is a "service first" organization committed to deliver client service & support which is unrivaled in our industry. Even in this digital age, we believe that there is no substitute for a personal service touch combined with professional expertise as a sure formula for success.

W. Brown & Associates has acted as Aviation Managers in the US for XL Specialty Insurance Company since 2000. This very successful underwriting partnership assures our clients of the financial strength and stability that they demand. A global leader in the aviation insurance industry, XL Specialty is part of XL Capital Ltd. and enjoys an A, XV rating from A. M. Best.

Now Available On-Line -- Rosters of Accepted Flight Training Facilities

Available Classes of Insurance

The classes of insurance and policy limits available through W. Brown’s Aviation Division include:

Aircraft Hull Physical Damage: up to $12,500,000
Aircraft Liability:
  • Charter & Industrial Aid: up to $100,000,000 CSL
  • Preferred Pleasure & Business: up to $5,000,000 CSL
  • Routine Pleasure & Business and Instruction & Rental: up to $1,000,000 CSL (Limited to $100,000 Per Passenger)
Non Owned Aircraft Liability: up to $100,000,000 CSL
Aviation Products Liability: up to $100,000,000 CSL
Airport Liability: Up to $100,000,000 CSL
General Liability (CGL): Up to $100,000,000 occ/agg

Intended for FBO's, Premises Liability, Hangarkeeper's Liability, Products Liability, Completed Operations etc.

Agricultural Liability:
  • Bodily Injury: $100,000 / $300,000 (Renewals Only)
  • Property Damage: $100,000
  • Treated Crops: $25,000 each occurrence / $50,000 aggregate
  • We also offer our clients admitted Mexican insurance for Part 91 Operations.
 
W. Brown's special reinsurance relationships in London and elsewhere allow us to offer increased policy limits in many cases. Please call us to learn more.

W. Brown's Underwriting Team

Bill Brown, Scott Brown, Vince Zimmerer, John Del Vecchio, Margaret Price, Ken Schmidt, Ernest DeSpain, Denise Brookens, Lisa Matthews, Mike Myers, Mark Pennington, and Derek Jones.

  

Aviation Team

Scott Brown :: President
Scott Brown
President

Vince Zimmerer :: Executive VP
Vince Zimmerer
Executive VP

John Del Vecchio :: Vice President
John Del Vecchio
Senior Vice President
Ernest DeSpain, VP :: Underwriter
Ernest DeSpain, VP
Underwriter
Ken Schmidt, VP :: Underwriter
Ken Schmidt, VP
Underwriter
Denise Brookens, AVP :: Underwriter
Denise Brookens, AVP
Underwriter 
Roberta Jones, AVP :: Claims Liaison
Roberta Jones, AVP
Claims Liaison
Lisa Matthews :: Underwriter
Lisa Matthews
Underwriter
Mike Myers :: Underwriter
Mike Myers
Underwriter
Mark Pennington :: Underwriter
Mark Pennington
Underwriter
Derek Jones :: Underwriter
Derek Jones
Underwriter
   

   

Claims Handling

The W. Brown staff has relied on its years of real world experience to develop claims-handling procedures that are both efficient and effective.

Our consistent goal is to bring each case to a resolution that is equitable to all of the involved parties.

The overall claims process, including litigation management, is carried out under the direction of Bob Kern of the law firm of Kern and Wooley, LLP. W. Brown has had a long and successful working relationship with Mr. Kern dating back nearly 30 years.

   
All claim reports should be promptly directed to:
Mr. Robert Kern
Kern and Wooley, LLP
11100 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 824-1777
Fax: (310) 824-0892
or 

Roberta Jones - Claims Liaison
W. Brown & Associates Insurance Services
19000 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 700
Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (949) 851-2060
Fax: (949) 851-2155

   
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