The Aviation Insurance Association is the place to make the connections that matter. In addition to the knowledge you’ll gain from the education sessions, the available networking opportunities truly make this conference the place to be for
those working in the aviation insurance industry.
This is the one time per year when all facets of the industry are together at once. It is your opportunity to renew old acquaintances, build new relationships and your business.
The 2024 AIA Annual Conference is the best venue to trade experiences, create business partnerships, and analyze the current state of the industry from each segment of the association. Network with your peers over cocktails during the welcome
reception and learn what is to come for the aviation insurance industry during the general education sessions.
Held on the first day of the AIA conference, our CLE programming delivers four hours of legal education focused on issues impacting attorneys specializing in the aviation insurance industry. Topics will include
mock trials and the effective use of jury consultants, pressing issues in law firm management, runway incursion liability, and the legal framework for advanced air mobility.
Kick off your Saturday morning with a clays tournament at High Point Shooting Grounds. Pre-registration is required. The AIA Group outing will include transportation to and from the club as well as lunch, snacks
and beverages.
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Golf Tournament
Join us for a golf scramble at the nearby Bayou Oaks at City Park. Pre-registration is required. The AIA Golf outing includes transportation to and form the course, lunch, snacks and beverages.
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Queuing Up at AIA
Queuing Up features a unique speed networking format, allowing agents and brokers to meet multiple insurance company underwriters in a neutral setting. Participating underwriting companies host a station and
brokers rotate through the stations to fill a slip signed by each carrier. Discuss market conditions, hear their viewpoints on what’s ahead, and exchange business cards while you build valuable relationships.
Participants must queue up and use time wisely to ensure they complete their slip and are eligible for a prize.
6:30 – 7:00 PM
New Member / First-Timer Reception
Before we gather for the Welcome Reception, all new AIA members and first-time conference attendees are invited to join us for a reception. Learn tips and tricks to maximize your conference experience as you
connect with other AIA members.
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Welcome Reception
Enjoy your first opportunity at AIA 2024 to engage professionals from all facets of the industry. Hosted at the home of the world’s first cocktail, the Sazerac House offers local spirits, unique entertainment,
and more. The reception provides a relaxed atmosphere to reconnect with old acquaintances and build relationships with new industry professionals.
Kickoff your Sunday with a delicious breakfast before you head to Sunday's educational sessions.
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Continuing Insurance Education Sessions*
The CIE programming features a full day of insurance education specific to our industry led by aviation industry experts you’ll recognize. Sessions are approved for up to 8 CE credits. This year’s topics include:
Issues with the Aviation Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy and Contractual Liability
Recent Developments in Aviation Litigation and Insurance
Data Driven Risk Modeling in Aviation Insurance
Insuring Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Aircraft
Understanding FBO Risk – Are your clients spending more on Image than Safety?
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch
Network with your peers as you enjoy a full New Orleans-style lunch.
1:00 – 5:00 PM
Continuing Insurance Education Sessions*
The CIE programming features a full day of insurance education specific to our industry led by aviation industry experts you’ll recognize. Sessions are approved for up to 8 CE credits. This year’s topics include:
Issues with the Aviation Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy and Contractual Liability
Recent Developments in Aviation Litigation and Insurance
Data Driven Risk Modeling in Aviation Insurance
Insuring Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Aircraft
Understanding FBO Risk – Are your clients spending more on Image than Safety?
*Note. You must attend the morning and afternoon sessions to receive the eight hours of CIE credit.
All women are invited to join their peers for a discussion on the challenges and opportunities impacting women in the aviation insurance industry over breakfast.
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious breakfast as you take advantage of the opportunity to connect with other attendees.
9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
General Session
Start your week off right and be inspired by AIA’s keynoters. Always an attendee favorite, join your peers for a morning of education, inspiration, and laughter during the General Session. We’ll also announce
the 2024 Pinnacle Award winner and recognize the newest class of Certified Aviation Insurance Professionals (CAIP).
Gary Churchill, CPCU, CAIP, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, General Aviation Underwriting, Old Republic, will kick off the morning with an update on the aviation insurance industry.
Then, we’ll be joined by an official from the FAA’s Office of Aviation Safety to hear the latest trends, statistics, and predictions for the future.
12:15 – 1:30 PM
Luncheon Keynote
Top Gun: Maverick like you've never seen it before! The AIA is thrilled to announce our lunchtime keynote; a special hosted interview with three of the principal pilots who helped make this blockbuster
film everything we hoped it would be. From a deep dive into how Hollywood approaches aerial safety when lives and millions of dollars of fighter jets are on the line, to working with the biggest names
in the industry, to the tricks of getting that perfect shot (Remember the scene with the shack? Or the one-shot bomb that must hit the target at all costs?), all while pulling off some of the most incredible
and dynamic flying ever seen both on and off the screen... this luncheon is not to be missed.
We suggest you watch the movie again for the second, third, or tenth time, so the behind-the-scenes stories, and never publicly shared anecdotes will resonate the most. Second generation Film & TV pilot
Kevin "K2" LaRosa, who served as the aerial coordinator for the film managing a robust crew ensuring everyone's safety while getting those epic shots, is joined by US Navy CDR Frank "Walleye" Weisser,
a combat-tested fighter pilot and former two-time Blue Angel who flew in the front seat as pilot for some of the movie's most memorable scenes, including the one in which Tom Cruise blisters through
a twisting canyon uncomfortably close to rocky cliffs and the ground, along with US Navy Capt Brian "Ferg" Ferguson who had the largest oversight role as the Navy's technical advisor, aerial coordinator,
and cameo actor in the film who will talk about what it's like to work with some of the largest budget, most complex, and highest grossing films of the decade (Top Gun: Maverick and Devotion). Join us
for an hour of humor, insider exclusives, and a celebration of what happens when strategic safety meets movie magic.
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Division Meetings and Elections
This year, the Attorney and Underwriter Divisions will host elections during their meetings, electing a new Director-Elect for their respective division. Additional information regarding voting procedures will
be provided ahead of and during the meeting.
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Closing Party at Mardi Gras World
Join us for our Closing Party at the Mardi Gras World. Stroll through a warehouse filled with unique Mardi Gras floats and decor before enjoying an evening of drinks and southern cuisine on the indoor Grand
Oaks Mansion grounds. Must see to believe!
What's Included?
In addition to accessing the full conference program, your registration includes:
Continuing Education
Education led by aviation insurance industry experts with up to 12.0 hours of CIE- and CLE-accredited sessions available*
Industry Networking
Numerous formal and informal networking opportunities
Solution Sourcing
Access to the Exhibit Area featuring the latest industry technologies and services
Our Keynoters
Enjoy a morning of knowledge and inspiration during the General Session, which features two keynoter speakers and a Top Gun Maverick panel
And Much More!
*Please note, additional fees may apply depending on the credit requirements in your state.
