Aviation claims

Unmatched expertise for adjusting aviation claims.

Get the support you need when you need it with our expansive network of expert surveyors, all ready to be on-site within a few hours.

Sedgwick’s aviation team has unparalleled technical expertise and experience providing hull surveying and liability claims adjusting services for aviation businesses around the world. Over the past three decades, our experts have handled many of the world’s highest-profile accidents and incidents, often involving complex recoveries and hull repairs.

We offer a combination of technology-supported loss adjusting and specialty services — all under one roof. Our comprehensive solutions drive efficiency and consistency while streamlining the claims process for clients. Our support services include forensic engineering and brand protection, to help clients address specific claim-related issues.

Unrivaled

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24 hours

for surveyors to be on-site, anywhere in the world

30 years

of experience handling high-profile incidents

Tech-enabled loss adjusting and specialty services for aviation.

Global Aviation Claims Adjusting

Sedgwick’s aviation claims adjusters deliver expert support for liability and property loss claims across international markets. Our services include:

Third-party subrogation and recovery
International claims handling
Litigation management
Expert witness testimony

We offer a rapid global response, with surveyors available on-site within hours of notification. Our integrated services span forensic engineering, brand protection, and more—ensuring a seamless approach to complex aviation losses. With a proven track record in managing high-stakes claims, Sedgwick is a trusted partner for insurers, brokers, and aviation stakeholders.

Aircraft Hull Claims and Recovery Services

Sedgwick offers expert support for aircraft hull claims, providing rapid global response and comprehensive damage assessments. When an aircraft or aeronautical product is damaged, we can deploy a qualified surveyor to the site—often within hours of notification.

Our first-party claim investigations include detailed reports covering:

Circumstances and cause of loss
Extent of damage
Recovery and repair options
Cost estimates and strategic recommendations

We also manage aircraft recovery operations, coordinate salvage sales, and deliver crisis and risk management services, including operational safety surveys tailored to aviation environments.

Aviation Liability Adjusting Services

Sedgwick provides comprehensive aviation liability adjusting services, managing all aspects of third-party claims from initial notification through to final settlement. Our expertise covers:

Property damage and loss
Passenger and airport personnel injuries
Cargo and baggage loss or damage

Our experienced aviation adjusters conduct thorough investigations, including on-site inspections, witness interviews, and detailed analysis of relevant laws and contractual obligations. We deliver clear, actionable reports outlining liability assessments, strategic recommendations, and claim reserve estimates.

Our liability adjusters also support first-party claims by assessing third-party liability, evaluating potential third-party liability and pursuing recovery and subrogation opportunities.