Air Courtage Assurances | Drone Insurance Specialist

Air Courtage Assurances is an independent insurance broker specialising in aviation risks. For more than 14 years, Air Courtage has supported professionals in the drone industry by developing insurance solutions tailored to their activities and to evolving regulatory requirements.

Now part of the family-owned Filhet-Allard Group, an insurance brokerage group with five generations of experience, Air Courtage combines recognised industry expertise with the strength and resources of a leading group. Its mission is to advise, protect and provide long-term support to all stakeholders in the drone ecosystem, from operators to the most innovative companies.

Interview with Caroline Cognet Renard

Managing partner BU AEROSPACE at Filhet-Allard/Air Courtage

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR UAV SHOW?

We want to meet our clients, but also engage with all the key players in the drone industry. The event is also an opportunity to keep up to date with the sector’s technical and regulatory developments, develop new partnerships and support future clients. After more than 14 years of commitment to drone insurance, we want to reaffirm our expertise and our position as a trusted reference for industry professionals.

WHAT NEW PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND/OR SOLUTIONS WILL YOU BE HIGHLIGHTING?

We are strengthening our expertise through our integration into the Filhet-Allard family group, a Bordeaux-based insurance broker with five generations of experience, which is actively developing its support for the drone industry. We will also be presenting solutions tailored to the European regulatory framework, as well as our online drone fleet management platform, developed in partnership with AXA XL.

IN YOUR VIEW, WHAT ARE THE CURRENT AND FUTURE CHALLENGES FACING THE DRONE INDUSTRY?

The main challenge for the drone industry today is to continue structuring the sector in order to support its strong growth. This requires a harmonised regulatory framework, greater professionalisation among industry players, and the development of suitable solutions to sustainably support innovation and new applications.