Crazy Celebrity Insurance Who knew you could insure Created by Ashley Hopkins and Dr. Frank Flanders Essential Question Why is it important to be able to insure things of value in our lives, including body parts, talent, ability, and possessions? What is Insurance? A promise of compensation for specific potential future losses in exchange for a periodic payment. Insurance Everyone needs insurance. People have insurance for their home, car, health, and family. Have you ever thought about insuring a talent or ability you have? Think about it If a young major league baseball pitcher didnt insure his pitching arm, and had an accident and couldnt pitch anymore, how would he earn a living? How could he make that much money doing anything else? Many take insurance in case their one talent is lost. If a young major league baseball pitcher didnt insure his pitching arm, and had an accident and couldnt pitch anymore, how would he earn a living? How could he make that much money doing anything else? Many take insurance in case their one talent is lost. Crazy Celebrity Insurance! Who it is? What did they insure? What body part, ability or talent? How much did they insure it for? The next series of slides will show a photo of a celebrity. You should try to guess the following Who is this? What was insured? For what amount? Bruce Springsteen His voice is insured for $6 million. Who is this? What was insured? For what amount? Tina Turner Insured her legs for $3.2 million! Who is this? What was insured? For what amount? David Beckham His legs are insured for $70 million!!!! Who is this? What was insured? For what amount? Rod Stewart His voice is insured for $6 million!!! Who is this? What was insured? For what amount? America Ferrer Insured her smile for $10 million. Who is this? What was insured? For what amount? Rihanna Insured her legs for $1 million. Who is this? What was insured? For what amount? Michael Flatley Insured his dancing feet for $39 million! Who is this? What was insured? For what amount? Tom Jones His chest hair is insured for $7 million. Who is this? What was insured? For what amount? Mariah Carey Insured her legs for a BILLION DOLLARS! Summary Almost ANYTHING can be insured. Why is it important for these celebrities to insure their legs, voices, or even chest hair?