iTOOsday: Drones in Insurance – What UK and SA Claims Data Reveal About Future Risk
As drone usage accelerates across industries, insurers are seeing a clear shift in the nature and complexity of drone-related claims. This iTOOsday unpacks real-world claims data from the UK and South Africa to reveal emerging risk patterns and what they mean for underwriting and risk mitigation.
Drones are rapidly transforming industries across the globe, from surveying and agriculture to aviation and commercial operations. With this growth comes a new and evolving landscape of risk, making drone-related claims a key area of focus for insurers.
Drawing on extensive experience in aviation loss adjusting and drone operations, McLarens Aviation has released new insights exploring emerging trends in drone claims across different markets.
Using real-world case studies and cutting-edge claims data, these insights reveal how operational behaviours, regulatory environments, and technological advancements are shaping drone-related losses in both the UK and South Africa. They also highlight what insurers should be preparing for as drone usage expands and risks become more complex.
Join us as Lara Vivier, Drone Surveyor and Technical Support at McLarens Aviation, presents the key trends observed in drone claims. She’ll unpack how these insights can support more informed underwriting, strengthen risk mitigation strategies, and guide the future of drone insurance with a special focus on relevance to the South African market.
