About this episode
Save the date—November 7, 2025—for our Fall M-Class! Registration is officially open, so head to our website and secure your spot today. In this episode of The Malibu Guru Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Rhodes from 5X5 Aviation Insurance to discuss how they’re disrupting the aviation insurance market with innovative, pilot-focused solutions. From direct-to-consumer models that deliver faster quotes to data-driven underwriting that improves risk assessment, 5x5 is reshaping how aircraft owners and pilots navigate insurance. ✈️ Key topics we cover: • How 5x5 is transforming aviation insurance with technology • The role of brokers vs. direct-to-consumer models • Why training and safety initiatives matter for pilots (and how they can lower premiums) • The challenges of navigating state regulations in aviation insurance • How owner-operators can represent themselves effectively to underwriters • The future of aviation insurance transparency and accessibility Whether you’re an aircraft owner or operator, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of aviation insurance and what it means for the general aviation community. Connect with 5X5: https://www.5x5insurance.com 🎧 Subscribe for more aviation podcasts, training tips, and pilot stories. 🌐 Visit Us Online - Aircraft Sales & Brokerage: https://flycasey.com - PA46 Aircraft Maintenance: https://www.caseyaviationservices.com 📱 Stay Connected Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaseyAviation