NEW ORLEANS – At Xponential 2016 in New Orleans, AUVSI announced the official launch of DroneGuard, a UAS insurance program designed for AUVSI members.



Developed in partnership with Willis Programs, a unit of Willis Towers Watson, and Global Aerospace, DroneGuard is designed for UAS owners and operators. The program delivers a broad range of coverage in an all-in-one package including protection for physical damage, third-party liability and personal injury, combined with cutting edge risk management services to enhance AUVSI members’ operations, consumer safety and industry reputation. 



Willis Towers Watson has deep experience serving the aerospace sector and has drawn on its industry expertise in developing DroneGuard. The program is underwritten through Global Aerospace, a premier provider of aerospace insurance worldwide and a pioneer of insurance solutions for unmanned aircraft systems.  



“This unique product underscores Willis Programs’ commitment to innovate and deliver the best solutions possible to clients,” said Tom Coughlin, national partner of Willis Towers Watson. “We are excited to introduce DroneGuard to our portfolio of successful insurance programs.”



Chris Proudlove, senior vice president, Global Aerospace, said, “We are very excited to partner with AUVSI and Willis Programs to provide a market-leading insurance product for UAS. With the extraordinary growth of commercial UAS in the United States, the time is right to bring DroneGuard to market. Featuring integrated safety assurance and risk management, DroneGuard will help AUVSI members grow their businesses with the knowledge that they are protected by an insurance program tailored to their exposures.”

DroneGuard UAS insurance is currently available through retail brokers. AUVSI members operating in the United States are eligible to apply. Please visit www.droneguardinsurance.com for more information.