Story ID: 372
ASI, Enstrom Resurrect Owner’s Insurance Program
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The program will offer special insurance packages for Enstrom owners
Word Count: 216
Aviation Specialty Insurance has partnered with Enstrom Helicopters to revive the Enstrom Owner’s Program after its seven-year absence. The insurance program offers members benefits such as competitive insurance rates, tiered rating credits based on pilot experience, five liability limit options, and instant rate indications.
The original owner’s program was launched in 1979 and grew until it became one of the most successful manufacturer insurance programs of its time. From its inception, it was administered for 26 years by Eleanor Shay and its return was advocated and coordinated by long-time Enstrom operator Roger Sharkey.
“Eleanor knew the secret to developing a loyal customer base,” Sharkey said. “By promoting safety, prioritizing maintenance, and encouraging pilots to better their skills, she found she could reduce the total number of claims, thus keeping costs low for everyone.”
Under the new program—which will be underwritten by an A+-rated aviation carrier, the same carrier Enstrom itself uses to handle claims—customers can expect to receive instant quotes and fast response times.
“We are thrilled to bring this program back,” said ASI president Matt Drummelsmith. “We spent the better part of a year diligently developing this product, and my hope is that it’s a tremendous asset to Enstrom owners everywhere.”