Coverage Endorsement Options

Endorsements attached to an Insurance Policy  clarify who is covered and/or add additional coverage to the policy. Below are Common Endorsements Beacon can provide:

 

Foreign Voluntary Compensation

States’ laws provide benefits to employees who are hurt while traveling temporarily outside of the country. This endorsement provides some clarity as to time considerations and coverage that is afforded. It is used frequently with pilots and crew.

Voluntary Compensation

This endorsement offers statutory benefits to classes of workers whose benefits do not apply according to the statutes of the state. Examples of persons who might be afforded benefits with this endorsement vary by state but can include executive officers, partners, sole proprietors, farm workers, domestic employees, athletes, or employees traveling overseas.

Waiver of Subrogation

This endorsement is used to waive the insurance company’s rights of subrogation against named third parties that are listed on the endorsement schedule and that may be held responsible for an injury. A “blanket” version of this endorsement is also available. A Waiver of Subrogation endorsement is frequently used by businesses that operate from municipal airports, as required by contract.

Defense Base Act (DBA) Coverage

DBA coverage provides compensation for disability or death to persons who are injured while employed at military, naval, and air bases outside the United States. Today, almost any contract with a U.S. government agency for work outside the U.S. of a military or related nature will likely require Defense Base Act coverage.

Employers Liability Coverage “Stop-Gap”

Stop-gap coverage is essentially Part Two Employers Liability coverage provided to support operations in a monopolistic state (North Dakota, Ohio, Washington, Wyoming). In these states, workers’ compensation coverage is provided by the state but employer’s liability is not included in that coverage; therefore, employers must procure coverage in the open or private market. This coverage can also be added as part of a general liability policy rather than by endorsement to the workers’ compensation policy.

Aircraft Coverages

Beacon offers a wide assortment of broadening coverages for qualifying operators that extend the coverage far beyond just protecting the aircraft, occupants and third party liabilities in the case of an unfortunate event. Whether it be in the air or in the hangar, consult with your Broker on the included or available broad coverages to protect your operations.

Aviation General Liability Coverages

With the varied characteristics of General Aviation ground operations, Beacon has a comprehensive inventory of enhanced coverages available to protect the businesses that service and maintain aircraft. Consult with your Broker on the specific needs of your operations.

Sharon Meeds
Internal Premium Auditor

Sharon Meeds has been a Senior Premium Auditor for 18 years.

She has a lengthy background in Accounting and operated her own small business accounting service as well.

Sharon enjoys several hobbies including –  gardening, sewing, quilting, cooking, reading and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.

Sharon looks forward to meeting and working with all our Partner Aviation Brokers and Insureds.

Steve Diserio
Senior Aviation Underwriter

Steve DiSerio is a seasoned Aviation Underwriter with over a decade of experience in the industry. Steve has been responsible for underwriting aviation exposures for hull and liability coverage, including light aircraft, rotor wing, and small to medium-sized jets. He also handled aviation commercial general liability, including flight schools, flying clubs, Fixed Base Operators and airports.  

In addition to his extensive Insurance Underwriting experience, Steve worked as an FBO Manager and as a Commercial Lines Policy Analyst. He holds a B.A. in Communications from Marist College, with a minor in Fine Art/Photography.

Steve has a commercial pilot’s license and an instrument rating from the FAA. Steve currently serves on the Airport Advisory Board at the Leadville Lake County Airport in Colorado. Deeply invested in the world of aviation, Steve is an active member of the local aviation community. 

 Steve resides in Colorado with his wife and two dogs. Steve is an accomplished outdoors enthusiast, with a passion for skiing, biking, and all things active. With extensive experience exploring the natural world, he brings a deep appreciation for the value of physical activity and the great outdoors to his work. 

Nick Umali
Aviation Underwriter

Nick Umali started his Aviation career when he chose to attend West Michigan Aviation Academy. He was part of the first graduating class and went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management at Walla Walla University. During his time in college, Nick became a Certified Flight Instructor with Multi-Engine Commercial and Instrument Ratings. He began flight instructing with the FLT Academy.  

Nick incorporated his love of flight with becoming an Aviation Underwriter before joining Beacon Aviation Insurance.  

Nick is an avid aviation enthusiast and enjoys all types of flying, including gliders and seaplanes. In his own words, “If I’m not in the air, I’m usually outdoors exploring the vast wilderness in my overlanding Tacoma”. 

Aviation General Liability

Beacon Aviation offers this coverage to protect you and your business if a third party is injured on your property or by your actions.

These policies are necessary because most commercial general liability policies will not cover aviation-related exposures.

Hull & Liability

Beacon Aviation offers this insurance to protect firms that use planes and other aircraft for business purposes. Aircraft aren’t covered under standard liability policies.

Aircraft Hull covers physical damage to an aircraft. 

Aircraft liability includes coverage for Bodily Injury/death to passengers, other than passengers and third party property damage.