Players Health has announced a first-of-its-kind Critical Injury Protection Insurance solution designed specifically for the realities of modern college sports during the name, image and likeness (NIL) era.
Developed in partnership with Zurich North America and supported through integration with Teamworks, a platform used by nearly all Division I athletic departments, this innovative insurance offering enables colleges, universities and NIL collectives to protect their financial investments in student-athletes who suffer significant injuries.
The Critical Injury Protection solution provides coverage for NIL contract payments owed to athletes who are unable to compete due to season-impacting injuries, with customizable policies that reflect the value and structure of modern NIL agreements. It also offers access to advanced injury and risk insights drawn from one of the largest athlete data sets in sports, helping organisations make more informed decisions about athlete safety and programme planning.
By aligning insurance protections with the evolving financial landscape of collegiate athletics, Players Health is helping athletic programmes mitigate risk, safeguard institutional resources, and support athlete wellbeing as the sector continues to professionalise.
This milestone underscores the increasing importance of tailored risk solutions in collegiate sport and reflects Players Health’s mission to prioritise athlete safety while enabling sustainable growth across the NIL ecosystem.
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