Disability / Loss of Income

Disability / Loss of Income

NIL Disability Insurance for College Athletes

When NIL income depends on staying on the field, one injury can erase years of potential. This policy helps replace that lost income if a catastrophic injury ends your career.

Who it’s for

Athletes with NIL income potential (eligibility may begin as early as late high school where there’s legitimate NIL opportunity).

How it works

  • We establish a baseline using documentation from your NIL agreements and outside endorsements.
  • You select annual coverage; values can adjust year to year as your profile grows.

What we’ll ask for

Offer letters or NIL agreements, identification of endorsements, medical history for underwriting, and a primary contact (advisor or guardian, if applicable).

Timeline

Eligibility review, underwriting, and issue—typically days to a few weeks depending on documents.

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Our Process

1. Determine future insurable income (NIL + endorsements)

2. Submit documentation

3. Submit medical records

4. Underwriters review

5. Receive a quote on the elements to insure

6. Issue the policy

7. Play your season worry-free about injury.

What counts as a “career-ending” injury?

A “Permanent Total Disability” injury is determined by an orthopedic surgeon, and usually involves surgery within a specified time frame that prevents an athlete from competing again in their respective sport. If an athlete attempts to compete after their PTD, they could forfeit their lump sum payment from the insurance carrier.

How is my earning baseline determined?

Income is based on NIL offers from schools, as well as earnings from Collectives, outside endorsements, and outcome sources of realistic income. In some cases, NIL deals have ‘incentives” built into them, and those incentives can also be factored in. Earnings can also include projected future income as a draft pick in a professional league. Underwriters would use a consensus of projections to determine what that salary range may be, and whether all or part of it is guaranteed. Our financial experts can help structure an estate plan to minimize or delay tax liabilities.

Can coverage change if my NIL grows next season?

Each policy is a year-to-year plan and will be re-evaluated and underwritten each season. In some cases, if an athlete has an exceptional year, their NIL deal may increase, and the amount of coverage may need to be increased. In some circumstances, an athlete may not live up to their expectations and their NIL income may decrease, thus forcing the insurance carrier to reevaluate the amount of projected income to insure.  

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