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Jun 2023
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#172 How Athlete Insurance Plans Actuall...

Joe Pompliano
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Thousands of professional athletes globally make millions of dollars annually in salary. But what happens when things go wrong? Injuries occur, of course. And some players just don't perform their best for the entire contract length. So today's episode runs through the unique world of athlete insurance, including how it works and specific case studies of athletes who have benefited financially from these complex insurance policies. Enjoy!

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