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Life in the Fast Lane - 03/03/2015
March 3, 2015 Life in the Fast Lane On February 21st at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida, NASCAR star Kyle Busch lost control of his car in the closing laps of the race. His vehicle slammed into an infield wall which was unprotected by safety barriers. The immense impact of the crash left […]
Extra! Extra! – The NFLPA Teams with Underwriting Firm - 11/19/2014
The NFL Players Association has announced to its members the launch of a new disability insurance program created and administered by Petersen International Underwriters, the disability income protection specialists out of Valencia, California. The program will provide members of the National Football League Players Association with career-ending, permanent total disability insurance on a guaranteed issue […]
Professional and Collegiate Athlete Disability Insurance - Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Last week, I found myself sunk into a comfortable, dark-leather booth, sipping a refreshing Irish ale in one of Los Angeles’ more popular dining establishments…
Taking Sports to the Extreme - Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Long past are the days of leisure and sports as American weekend pastimes. The wide world of sports has saturated our lives and has become a daily interest for most fans. On a constant basis, cable and network television stations provide viewing opportunities of dozens of recreational and professional athletics to millions of people across the country…
College Football Coverage (and Other Sports as Well) - Tuesday, February 8, 2011
With the college football season over, some players are making decisions either to enter the NFL draft or to stay in school for another year. There are now new, insurable opportunities to sell life and disability insurance to both professional prospects and returning student athletes…
Even Athletes Need to be Reminded to Protect Their Paychecks - Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Many sports fans and members of the public believe professional football players are so lucky! The players often sign large contracts to play the game they love and then their worries are over. Right? Wrong! The reality is that professional football has some of the least guaranteed contracts of any major professional sports..