Episode 120: Aviation Insurance Cartel? A Candid Response from the Inside

A recent LinkedIn post claimed aviation doesn't have an insurance market—it has an insurance cartel. In this solo episode, host Tim Bonnell Jr. takes on the claim directly, providing an honest, educational, and passionate response from someone who understands both sides of the industry. From transparency, accountability, and market cycles to the rising costs, capacity limits, and misunderstood underwriting practices—Tim sheds light on how aviation insurance really works and why the "cartel" narrative oversimplifies a complex ecosystem.  ✈️ Whether you're a pilot, aircraft operator, risk manager, or aviation professional, this episode offers crucial insight into the challenges and realities shaping aviation and aircraft insurance today.