Lance Toland is no stranger to hard work. He was literally burning the candle at both ends working as a freight pilot (Beech 18 and DC-3) and pursuing a law degree from Woodrow Wilson School of Law. It was at this time he was tasked with an additional duty by his employer, R.D. McSwiggan, President of Academy Airlines. Bob's order was simple: "…find out why I am paying so much for my company's aircraft fleet insurance."

Already a licensed Property and Casualty Insurance Broker, Lance began contacting any aviation insurance underwriter who would speak with him. One thing was certain-- his limited knowledge of aviation insurance surpassed that of the agents who were handling McSwiggan's account. Turning McSwiggan's $250,000 insurance renewal into a $170,000 insurance bill without compromising needed coverage was welcomed news for Academy Airlines, and the launch of a new career. Lance founded the mono-line aviation insurance agency, Lance Toland Associates.

Now in its 28th year, Lance Toland Associates is a recognized leader in aviation Insurance; a regular guest speaker at many aviation-related events on the topic of aviation insurance, Lance has participated in various aviation panel groups, including News on aviation-related news events. In 2005 Georgia Governor Sonny Purdue appointed Lance to his Aviation Task Force which investigated state aviation resources regarding risk management, safety practices and overall efficiency. This commission has totally revamped the State of Georgia's Aviation assets saving Georgia tax payers millions! Lance is also on the US Air Force Museum of Aviation Foundation board and the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame board, both at Warner Robbins Air Force Base. He is proud of his work for Georgia and Stepping Stones schools for challenged at risk children, and as a benefactor of St. George’s Episcopal School.

As a published author in his field of expertise Lance has authored several articles in various aviation publications, including current articles in Business and Commercial Aviation, Forbes and Falcon Owners News Letter. Ask Lance Toland contributes a regular column on insurance in the Pilatus Owners and Pilots Association quarterly news letter. Lance has over 13,000 hours of flying time and holds an Airline Transport Pilot/ Sea rating with type ratings in the Hawker 125/700, Dassault Falcon 10, Douglas DC-3, Lockheed L-18, North American B-25, Fairchild C-123K, and Douglas AD-4 Skyraider. He also maintains a commercial multi-engine rotor wing rating. His company fleet consists of a DC-3, Pilatus PC12, a Eurocopter EC-120B, and most recently, a Dassault Falcon 10.

Lance and Jan Toland have been married over 23 years. They have two children, Lance Jr. and Ansley Ruth. The Tolands are members of the United Methodist Church. They divide time between their cottage on Sea Island, Georgia, and their family farm in Milner, Georgia. Lance's interest include, philanthropy, hunting, hiking, fishing, and of course, flying!

Lance Toland Associates home office is located on the Griffin Georgia Airport (6A2) just south of Atlanta International Airport. Soon, a second office will open at Malcolm McKinnon Airport (SSI) at 1 Airport Road, St. Simons Island, Georgia, 31522. If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to ask. Click the email link below to contact us.