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Football Insurance Protection Against Career Ending Injury
Secure your football career with our insurance, offering a tax-free lump sum for early retirement, ensuring financial peace of mind for you and your family.
About us
Our Football Insurance covers career-ending injuries, safeguarding professional players against the financial impact of unexpected accidents, whether on the pitch or off. Protect your career and ensure financial stability, regardless of its length or the challenges you may face. We are the longest serving business partners of the PFA and our insurance policy is the only one to be recommended and endorsed by the PFA.
EXCLUSIVELY ENDORSED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE PFA.
Football Insurance Policy Benefits
Worldwide
International and worldwide coverage from Pro Secure.
24 Hour Cover
Round the clock coverage 24 hours per day.
5% of sum insured to a maximum of GBP 100,000 if diagnosed with Mental Illness
GBP 75,000 paraplegia, quadriplegia, hemiplegia and total severance of limb(s)
GBP 30,000 re-training (only applicable if Underwriters have paid a valid claim)
GBP 10,000 benefit for loss of hearing
GBP 10,000 benefit for loss of speech
GBP 750 per week coma benefit (max of 100 weeks)
GBP 10,000 funeral expenses benefit
GBP 600 (each 24 hour period) hijack benefit
We provide the PFA with a Mandatory Career Ending Injury Insurance scheme for all its members (approx 5000) which insures each player for £25,000.00
- This cover is FREE to any player who is under contract at one of the 92 clubs in the four divisions.
- We have provided this cover to the PFA for the last 20 years and have a proven claims history.
- The PFA Awarded us a new 5 year deal to provide this type of insurance to its members.
- We insure individual players for in excess of £40m.
Get covered for Career Ending Injuries
Players have a 36-month window from the date of an injury to submit a claim, providing ample time for recovery, rehabilitation, and a potential return to their sport. Our policy is designed to offer every opportunity for a full comeback before a claim is considered necessary.
Additionally, our insurance extends to cover loss of earnings for long-term injuries, ensuring financial stability during recovery periods.
With a history of supporting athletes across various disciplines—from football and rugby to snooker and tennis—we're well-equipped to address your insurance needs, regardless of the sport. Get in touch for tailored Career Ending Injury Insurance solutions.
"The team at Pro-Secure made sure the claim process was straight forward, simple and kept me updated at every stage. Receiving a tax-free lump sum is reassuring for me and my family, every footballer should have this insurance."
— Sam Ricketts, Ex-Wolves & Wales Defender
Fully Regulated & Authorised
FCA Regulations
Special Risks Ltd is fully regulated, and is a Coverholder of Lloyds of London for 13 years, and market leaders throughout Europe and the UK in this niche field of insurance.
Pro-Secure is the trading name of Special Risks Ltd. Special Risks Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 5295914 and registered address 3rd Floor, 69 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2BB.
Special Risks Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with reference number 526113. You can check this by visiting the Financial Services register at https://register.fca.org.uk or by contacting the Financial Conduct Authority on 0800 111 6768.
The Pro-Secure Personal Accident Insurance Policy is underwritten by Lloyds Underwriters, Axis Managing Agency Ltd.
“When my career came to a premature end I was so grateful to have the PFA’s support of Career Ending Injury Insurance. The Player Services team helped me go through the process of the claim, and the Pro-Secure policy is completely free and has been invaluable to me during this time.”
- Isaac Lawrence, Cheltenham Town FC
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