Rally Driver & YouTube Star, Ken Block, Dies in Snowmobile Accident

Posted Thu, Jan 19th, 2023

Exceptional Risk Advisors Lloyds of London Coverholder

Rally Driver & YouTube Star, Ken Block, Dies in Snowmobile Accident

Accidental Death Protection

The professional rally driver and YouTube star, Ken Block, died in a snowmobile accident in Wasatch Country, Utah earlier this month. The 55-year-old was riding a snowmobile down a steep slope when it upended. Prior to his successful rally driving and YouTube careers, Mr. Block was a co-founder of sportswear, DC Shoes and Hoonigan Industries with a net worth of $100 million when he passed away.

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Accidental Death & Dismemberment

This recent tragic event is an unfortunate reminder to advisors working with key clients with unique and risky avocations. Accidental death and dismemberment is an easy to place accident protection for unique risks traditional markets cannot or will not accommodate.

As Lloyd's of London Coverholders, Exceptional Risk Advisors designs 24-hour, worldwide coverage with benefit amounts exceeding $100 million per person. The Accidental Death & Dismemberment programs are used to cover risks traditional life insurance carriers are unwilling or unable to cover. Policy terms can range anywhere from 1 day of coverage to 3 years.

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