Dave Warfel

Dave Warfel is head of aviation, North America, for global insurer Allianz Commercial.

He has two decades of aviation insurance experience. He is a graduate of the Institute of Aviation at the University of Illinois and is a licensed commercial pilot.

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Aviation Risk, Claims and Insurance Outlook

Dave Warfel

While the general outlook for the industry is positive, there are still lots of challenges to tackle, including soaring repair costs and a lack of mechanics.

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Aviation Risk Trends Post-COVID

Dave Warfel

In April 2020, two-thirds of the global commercial aviation fleet sat idle on the tarmac. Today, the aviation industry is slowly rebounding.

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The Third Wave of AI

By Paul Carroll

After the initial wave of AI efforts and then the generative AI phenomenon that began two years ago, you'll hear a lot in 2025 about AI that can act as our agents.

Insurance Fraud Rises as AI Powers Scams

Insurers must balance sophisticated fraud prevention with seamless customer experiences in an AI-driven landscape. Here's how. 

Dashcams Combat Rising Wave of Insurance Fraud

As dashcam adoption surges, these devices are becoming crucial weapons against rising insurance fraud and staged accidents.

5 Client Retention Strategies for Insurance Agents

The lingering effects of rising premiums, coverage restrictions and evolving client expectations are making retaining business and maintaining strong relationships paramount.