TBMOPA and 5X5 Aviation Insurance Announce Collaboration to Support Safety and Choice for TBM Owners
ATLANTA, GA – September 25, 2025 – The TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) has entered into a collaboration with 5X5 Aviation Insurance, a newly launched direct-to-consumer aviation insurance provider founded by pilots and industry professionals, currently approved in 18 states and quickly expanding.
The partnership reflects the shared commitment of both organizations: enhancing safety within the TBM community while ensuring owners have access to fair, flexible insurance coverage. Through this collaboration, TBMOPA members will receive discounts that recognize and reward their safety efforts and active participation. In addition, TBMOPA and 5X5 will work together on underwriting standards and best practices in safety and operations, aligning insurance requirements with the way members operate their aircraft.
“TBMOPA is committed to building a culture of safety among our members,” said JJ Suarez, Chairman of TBMOPA. “Working with 5X5 allows us to connect our members with an insurance model that takes training, proficiency, and participation in our programs into account.”
5X5 Aviation Insurance has developed the only direct-to-consumer option in the high-end, owner-flown market that offers customizable coverage, and rewards safe practices such as recurrent training, regular flying, and active membership in pilot associations. For TBMOPA members, this collaboration means their safety efforts will be more directly recognized in the underwriting process.
“From the start, 5X5 was built to reflect what pilots told us they wanted—clarity, fairness, and recognition of their commitment to safe flying,” said Troy Kopischke, CEO and Founder of 5X5. “We’re pleased to work with TBMOPA to support the unique needs of the TBM community.”
This collaboration continues TBMOPA’s efforts to provide meaningful value for members and to reinforce the link between ongoing training, proficiency, and safe operations. For more information about TBMOPA’s programs, visit www.tbmowners.org.
About 5X5 Aviation Insurance
5X5 Aviation Insurance is an aviation insurance service company with headquarters in Minneapolis, Minn. With a data-driven, direct-to-consumer model, 5X5 provides coverage to pilots and owners of fixed-wing, high-performance aircraft in 9 states and plans to quickly expand underwriting to all 48 contiguous states. 5X5 writes on AM Best A- (Excellent) rated paper, backed by strong financial reserves and full compliance with all capitalization and regulatory requirements. www.5x5aviationinsurance.com.