Insurance lessons in the recent Air India accident

A view shows the rear of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane following its crash in Ahmedabad, India on June 12, 2025. 

Photo credit: Reuters

A string of devastating aircraft accidents across Africa and globally over the past two years—from the Air India crash that claimed 241 lives to Kenya's alarming six crashes in under a year—has thrust aviation safety and insurance into sharp focus.

These tragedies, while highlighting the inherent risks of air travel, underscore a critical reality; comprehensive aviation insurance is no longer just a regulatory requirement but an essential safeguard that protects lives, assets, and the financial stability of operators when the unthinkable happens.

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