Press Releases - March 25, 2014
Avemco® Continues Its Safety Education Tour
at 2014 Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In
Frederick, MD March 25, 2014 — Avemco Insurance Company will present
three safety forums as part of the educational tracks provided during the Sun ‘n
Fun Fly-In at Lakeland, Florida, April 1-6, 2014.
Tuesday, April 1 at 10 am in the FAA building,
“What Kind of Pilot Runs out of
Gas?” will be presented by Mike Adams, Vice President of Underwriting
at Avemco. Adams will share his own story and depict how easily the scenario of
an empty fuel tank can ruin a beautiful flight.
Tuesday at 1:00 pm in the CFAA Bldg, Room 4, Adams will present “Top Ten Aviation
Insurance Myths.” Attendees will discover the most pervasive myths
that often keep pilots from getting the appropriate insurance coverage for their
aircraft and flying activities. Attendees will also learn tips on separating fact
from fiction regarding insuring their aircraft, the “hidden treasure” of liability
coverage, and the risks of flying a rented or borrowed aircraft.
Wednesday, April 2 at 11:00 am in the CFAA Bldg, Room 7, “Flying the Southeast:
Findings from Avemco’s Files.” Mike Adams will provide a fascinating
peek into information
gleaned from the files of Avemco Insurance Company, exploring both those mishaps
that are reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and those that
aren’t. He will shed light on the most common causes of GA accidents specific to
the southeast United States and possibly assist attendees from becoming a statistic.
In addition, Adams and Marci Veronie, Avemco Vice President of Sales and Marketing
will be interviewed by Sun ‘n Fun Radio, at 1:00 pm, Wednesday,
April 2 and by the
Florida Aviation Television Network on Thursday, April 3 at 9:30
am. They will
explain the Avemco Safety Rewards program and this year’s sponsorship of the Youth
Aviation Adventure (YAA) organization. YAA was founded in 1997 by pilots and encourages
youths, ages 12 through 18 to experience all aspects of aviation.
Adams is Vice President of Underwriting, an instrument-rated pilot and a past president
of the Oregon Pilots Association. His more than 30 years of combined experience
with general aviation and the aviation insurance industry helps pilots to understand
why many of Avemco’s coverage’s and underwriting decisions are designed to help
keep them safe.
Veronie is Vice President of Sales and Marketing and has more than 27 years’ experience
in underwriting, service and sales with Avemco. She leads the team of aviation underwriters
responsible for all owned and renters aircraft insurance policy products. She has
been a member of Women in Aviation International since 2001 and is a member of the
local DC chapter.
The Avemco Safety Education tour is an aviation advocacy initiative that focuses
on encouraging pilots to participate in relevant training for safer flying and smarter
aircraft ownership. General information compiled from Avemco’s claims data will
be offered to assist pilots with choices that might help avoid accidents and provide
expertise about insurance that will benefit aircraft owners and renters.
Avemco Insurance Company, a leading pleasure and business general aviation insurer
in the United States, has been insuring planes and pilots since 1961. Headquartered
in Frederick, Maryland, Avemco is rated AA (Very Strong) by Standard & Poor's and
A+ (Superior) by A. M. Best Company. Avemco has also earned prestigious recognition
in the Anniversary Best Mark Program by the A.M. Best Company. The Best Mark Program
was created to distinguish insurance companies with at least a 25 year history of
being rated A or higher. For the latest rating, visit www.ambest.com. Avemco is a wholly owned subsidiary of HCC
Insurance Holdings,
Inc. (NYSE: HCC) a leading international specialty insurance group.
For More Information Contact:
Marci Veronie, Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Avemco Insurance Company
Telephone: (301) 694 4358
Email: [email protected]
https://avemco.com
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