As we all know, if you’re prepared to pay enough, you can insure just about anything. For example, actors regularly insure parts (or all) of their bodies for eye-watering sums. Some of the most famous examples of this include Heidi Klum, who insured her legs for $2 million each, Julia Roberts insured her teeth for $30 million, and Daniel Craig who insured his entire body for $9.5 million. While this may seem a little vein, it actually makes good business sense. Actors use their bodies to make big money, so…
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Usher’s insurance company does not intend to defend the performer in herpes lawsuits
The entertainer’s insurer does not feel obligated to pay his claims as he allegedly hid his condition from them. Usher’s insurance company alleges the singer failed to inform them that he had received a herpes diagnosis before he obtained coverage. As a result, the insurer states that should not have to pay his claims for the lawsuits filed against him from sexual partners to whom he did not disclose his condition. Documents filed in a Los Angeles Superior Court state that the insurers feel they are not obligated to provide…
Read MoreKanye West insurance lawsuit worth $10 million following tour cancellation
The performer filed the suit against a number of Lloyd’s of London syndicates, alleging lack of payment. The Kanye West insurance lawsuit has hit the news headlines as the celebrity claims his insurers aren’t paying his due amount following the cancellation of his performance tour. The entertainer suddenly halted a number of performance dates on his Saint Pablo Tour. Officially, the Kanye West insurance claims were filed through the performer’s Very Good Touring, Inc. company. He now alleges that the insurance companies have failed to pay out on the claims…
Read MoreTracy Morgan insurance dispute with Walmart won’t see him deposed
The celebrity of Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock fame refused to testify under oath in this case. The current Tracy Morgan insurance case against Walmart has changed its tone as the celebrity refused to testify in a deposition. Walmart’s insurance company, Ohio Casualty, demanded that Morgan participate in a 7-hour deposition. The purpose of the deposition, said the insurance company, is to show that Morgan has exaggerated his injuries in order to obtain the claimed payout. The payout is reported to be around $90 million. That said, Benedict Morelli,…
Read MoreEvent insurance policy for Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl gig may cost over $100k
Her rooftop stunt may be flashy and exciting but it can also bring massive profits to insurers. On February 5, Lady Gaga will headline the Super Bowl halftime show and will require a substantial event insurance policy for the performance. She intends to perform on top of the NRG Stadium cover dome in Houston. Organizers are scrambling to assemble plans to safely put her on the dome in the first place. While it’s clear that every measure will be taken to ensure Lady Gaga will be safe the entire time,…
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