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"Dad, Messi Insured His Leg For $900 Million — What Have WE Insured?"

A real conversation between Jas and his son Mehar that sparked the most important question every Canadian family needs to answer.

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● LEARN FROM THE LEGENDS

Elite Athletes Insure Their Bodies
For Millions. Here's Why.

The world's greatest athletes — the ones competing at FIFA World Cup 2026 — understand one fundamental truth: their income depends entirely on their ability to perform. If their legs stop working one day, or a singer's voice gives out, or a surgeon's hands fail — they are rendered sidelined. Their career ends.

That's why they do something most Canadians haven't done. They insure the asset. The numbers below will blow your mind:

ATHLETE	ASSET INSURED	AMOUNT
⚽ Lionel Messi	Left Foot	$900M USD
⚽ Cristiano Ronaldo	Legs	$144M USD
⚽ David Beckham	Legs + Body	$195M USD
⚽ Iker Casillas	Hands	€15M EUR
🎤 Bruce Springsteen	Voice	$60M USD

They're not being paranoid. They're being smart.
They understand their income, their family's lifestyle,
and their legacy all depend on one thing —
their ability to show up and perform.
And so does yours.

● EXCITING NUGGET — YOU ALREADY GET IT

WELL DONE

You've Insured Your Life. ✓

But What About Your Income?

Our clients at Insur Horizons have already taken the most important step — you've recognized that YOU are your family's greatest asset, and you've put life insurance in place. That's something most Canadians haven't done. You should be proud.

But there's one more conversation we need to have. The statistics tell us the bigger risk isn't the worst case — it's getting benched while still alive. Worst case scenario? You're covered. But if injury or illness stops you from working — your income stops with you. Do you have income replacement insurance?

1 in 2

Canadians will develop cancer in their lifetime

1 in 3

will experience a mental health challenge

91%

of Canadians have zero critical illness insurance

25%

of self-employed Canadians have disability coverage

Mental health — depression, anxiety, burnout — is now the #1 cause of disability claims in Canada. It doesn't announce itself. It doesn't ask permission. And when it arrives, the bills don't stop coming.

Sources: LIMRA, CAMH, Statistics Canada, Canadian Cancer Society, Mental Health Research Foundation 2025–2026.

❝ We always insure our cars, our houses, our gadgets. But we fail to recognize the real engine of the household — ourselves. Insure your living. Insure your income. Insure your life. ❞

THE BENCH REALITY

🪑

When You're On The Bench —
The Bills Don't Care.

When a player gets injured, they're sidelined — but their salary continues. For most Canadians, especially the self-employed, that protection doesn't exist. Getting hurt is easier than we think — on the road, at the workplace, even on a hike. Things happen. And when they do:

🏠 Mortgage 🚗 Car Payment 🛒 Groceries 💡 Utilities 🎓 School Fees

Every single one keeps arriving — month after month, whether you're working or not. That's where family stress begins. That's where anxiety grows.

✅ When your income is protected, you recover with peace of mind —
not panic. The stress of bringing money home is gone. You heal faster,
and you're back on the field in no time, with higher energy.

⚪ WHO'S MOST EXPOSED?

⚠️ The Cracks In The Plan

No employer safety net. No group benefits. Just you.

Employed Canadians often have group coverage through their employer. But if you're in one of these groups, when you're on the bench, there is no backup:

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Construction Workers — Physical injury risk is constant. One accident = no income.

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Truckers & Supply Chain — Long hours, physical strain, stress-related illness rising.

👨‍⚕️

Doctors & Surgeons — Hands, eyes, burnout — one health crisis ends a career.

⚖️

Lawyers & Professionals — Stress, depression and anxiety claims rising sharply.

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Business Owners — Your business depends on you. One health event derails everything.

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Contractors & Trades — Self-employed, zero group coverage — income lives and dies with your health.

Tip of the Week — Know Your Real Asset

The most important asset in your family isn't the house or the car — it's you and your spouse, the working members of the household. Every paycheck you bring home is a goal scored for your family. Whether you're on the field or on the bench, that money has to keep coming.

Three things secure your asset fully:

Proper Life Insurance — one that grows with time, leaves a legacy, and can even create retirement income.

Disability Insurance — your income continues if injury or illness puts you on the bench.

Critical Illness Insurance — a lump sum to protect your family while you recover.

Let's review your file together and see how exposed you are. Securing your family's asset is easier than you think.

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Are All Your Angles Covered?

You've already insured your life — that's the foundation. A free 30-minute review is all it takes to make sure your family's lifestyle and dignity are protected, no matter what tomorrow brings.

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📞 587-572-7000 | ✉️ jas_hans@insurehorizons.com

Jas Hans · Registered Retirement Consultant (RRC) · insurehorizons.ca

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You Are The Messi Of Your Family.

"Dad, Messi Insured His Leg For $900 Million — What Have WE Insured?"

Elite Athletes Insure Their Bodies For Millions. Here's Why.

You've Insured Your Life. ✓

When You're On The Bench — The Bills Don't Care.

⚠️ The Cracks In The Plan

Know Your Real Asset — Then Secure It Fully.

Are All Your Angles Covered?

Refer a Friend — Plant a Tree, Feed a Child

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You Are The Messi
Of Your Family.

Elite Athletes Insure Their Bodies
For Millions. Here's Why.

When You're On The Bench —
The Bills Don't Care.