Hudson Sky, now operating under the brand name Howden Sky, is the result of the merger between Hudson Sky Companie SA, established in 1992, and Hudson Sky International SA, founded in 2002. As independent Swiss Insurance Brokers, both entities were authorized as Swiss Lloyd’s Brokers and specialized in the Aviation Insurance Industry. Following the acquisition by Howden in 2023, the united entity continues its legacy under the new name, Howden Sky.
As Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers, we provide professional insurance solutions to different kind of customers, not only within Switzerland, but also in Europe and worldwide in cooperation with Lloyd’s and other internationally recognized insurance companies.
“The more challenging the risk the more motivated we are to find the ultimate solution.”
Our Insurance Services
Turboprop and Jet Aircraft
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If you own a Turboprop or Jet aircraft for your private needs, for your business and/or you lease it to a commercial operator your insurance requirements might be different from each other. In order to optimize your insurance coverage and costs a tailormade solution is what we propose. There are different options you might consider whether to cover or not. This is where we assist you.
If you are a commercial (fleet) operator the needs for your insurances might be extended in respect of the private uses depending on the purposes, uses, passenger and the regions your aircraft is flying to.
Helicopters / Rotor Wings
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If you own or operate helicopter(s) you are aware that Rotor Wings have a wide range of uses. Insurance wise they are like fixed wing aircraft if you use them privately only or for commercial passenger transport.
It differences remarkably if they are used for primary rescue or any kind of aerial work (Special Operations), it is essential that your coverage is tailor-made to your activities. This is what we are specialized in offering our support and assistance to you.
Fixed Wing Piston Aircraft
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Whether you are a private pilot, a flying club or a flight school, you might consider operating your aircraft by your own, to rent it out to others or use it for sightseeing flights. Based on your needs your insurance coverage has to be defined individually. This is where we assist you.
Maintenance Companies and Manufacturers
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If you run an aviation maintenance shop or your business is a manufacturer you could become liable for different reasons. You are exposed for damage to aircraft in care and custody, for improper or faulty maintenance, defective spares sold or installed, faulty construction or production and other reasons, resulting from an occurrence with property damage or bodily injuries.
With a general liability insurance, you can protect yourselves against the consequences of such incidents adding the modules you need. We assist you in choosing the right insurance coverage.
Aircraft Operator / Air Carrier
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As an Operator or Owner of an Airport, Airfield or a Heliport accessible to third parties you are exposed to risks and hazards in either the public or secured area airside. Your organization’s activities could lead to liability for damage to third parties’ property, for personal injuries occurring at these locations and alleged surroundings but also for environmental harm providing fueling services.
Your exposures depend on the size of the facility and the different services your organisation is providing at the location.
Therefore it is essential to analyse your exposures, your needs for Insurance coverage in order to take out the right insurances. We assist you herein.
Airports and Airfield
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As an Operator or Owner of an Airport, Airfield or a Heliport accessible to third parties you are exposed to risks and hazards in either the public or secured area airside. Your organization’s activities could lead to liability for damage to third parties’ property, for personal injuries occurring at these locations and alleged surroundings but also for environmental harm providing fueling services.
Your exposures depend on the size of the facility and the different services your organisation is providing at the location.
Therefore it is essential to analyse your exposures, your needs for Insurance coverage in order to take out the right insurances. We assist you herein.