Man insures nose for $8 million
by FrEiBeRgS2002 on Mar.29, 2008, under Weird News
BORDEAUX, France (UPI) – A Dutch wine producer in Bordeaux, France, has purchased an insurance policy worth nearly $8 million for his nose, a report said.
Chateau de la Garde owner and maker of Tulipe Wines, Ilja Gort, purchased the policy to protect him if he ever were to lose his nose or ability to smell, London’s Daily Telegraph reported Wednesday.
“This certainly is an insurance policy not to be sniffed at. The nose and sense of smell of a wine maker are as important as the fingers of a chef,” said Jonathan Thomas, top underwriter at Watkins Syndicate.
Watkins Syndicate reportedly co-insured Gort’s plan with Allianz Nederland.
Gort claimed his nose was his most prized possession and that a keen ability to smell was needed to ensure the caliber of his product.
Copyright 2008 by United Press International
March 29th, 2008 on 7:18 pm
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