Membership Categories
The AIA welcomes all facets of the aviation insurance industry to join and participate in the association. Our membership categories vary depending on your role in the aviation insurance industry. Learn more below.
Professionals working directly in the aviation insurance business for an organization that would be categorized into one of our divisions (Agent/Broker, Attorney, Claims, Reinsurance, and Underwriter) are eligible for the following memberships:
Premier Membership: $375 Annually
Bolster your 30,000-foot view of the ever-changing industry. Premier Members receive additional benefits throughout the year. This membership type is intended for C-Suite and senior leaders in the aviation insurance industry.
Executive Membership: $210 Annually
Cultivate your industry knowledge and contacts with our most popular membership category. Executive Members are aviation insurance professionals who have served in the industry for at least five years, and currently work for an organization that falls into one of the above AIA divisions: Agent/Broker, Attorney, Claims, Reinsurance and Underwriter.
Discovery Membership: $85 Annually
Jump-start and propel your aviation insurance career forward. This affordable membership category is designed for those individuals who are new to the aviation insurance industry (fewer than five years). Note, following three years as a Discovery Member, your membership type will be automatically transitioned to an Executive Membership.
Professionals who provide services to the aviation insurance industry are eligible for our Associate Membership. This membership category is intended for professionals working for organizations that offer aircraft services (salvage, repairs, parts), consulting services (safety, management), flight training, technology services (AI tools, billing), and other services involved in aviation commerce.
Professionals who work for an organization that can be categorized into one of the AIA divisions specified above (Agent/Broker, Attorney, Claims, Reinsurance. Underwriter), should apply for Premier, Executive or Discovery membership.
Associate Membership: $395 Annually
Understand the current issues your clients are facing as you differentiate yourself as an industry leader and service provider. This is a non-voting membership category.
Student Membership: $50 Annually
Gain insight into aviation insurance and connect with current industry leaders. Individuals must attend an educational institution full-time and be under the age of 22 to be eligible for this membership type.
Did You Know?
More than 330 AIA members have been part of the association for at least five years. We are grateful for our members’ continued commitment to elevating the aviation insurance industry through their membership with the AIA. Starting at five years of membership and then increasing in increments of five years, members receive milestone pins to highlight their commitment and support of our organization and the industry. Milestone pins are presented at various AIA events throughout the year.
Membership Benefits
Access to The Binder Magazine and Archives
Distributed electronically on a quarterly basis, AIA’s Binder magazine is written by and for aviation insurance leaders. All magazine archives are available exclusively for members.
Discounted Registration to AIA Events
Enjoy savings on registration fees for events hosted by the AIA, including the annual conference, educational programs and networking receptions, among many others throughout the year.
Gain Valuable Leadership Experience
All members are eligible to serve in AIA’s volunteer leadership roles. Please note that while most opportunities are available to all, there are additional requirements and restrictions for service on the AIA Board of Directors.
Exclusive Access to AIA Resources
AIA members have access to our educational session and resource archives and the membership directory, with more exclusive content available regularly.
Resource: Membership Proposal Letters
We have drafted letters for prospective members and renewing members to send to their leadership teams asking for funding the AIA membership. Please update with your specific details before sending to your organization’s decision-maker.