Some types of amateur and youthsports have emerged that are so new or so untested that insurancecompanies, agencies and brokerages shy away from underwritingthem.
Parkour, for example, has been seen in some televisioncommercials and music videos, although anyone over 30 may not haveheard of it. That hasn't stopped MIC Insurance Brokerage Inc. ofNaperville, Ill. from investigating the sport.
President Tony Pulgine says his company has seen some inquiriesabout Parkour, which he describes as “an urban 'free tumble' typeof activity very popular on YouTube.” Several gymnastics outfits inhis area have considered offering these types of services, but sofar standard-program writers have been hesitant to entertain thisexposure.
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