Mariah Carey: Her Vocal Cords

Once again, we find the legendary Mariah Carey gracing our list of extraordinary insurance tales. Beyond safeguarding her legs, Mariah extended her foresight to the very source of her mesmerizing talent—her extraordinary voice. With her sights set on securing her future, Carey took the pivotal step of insuring her precious vocal cords, a strategic move made just before embarking on her 2006 world tour.

For any artist, the rigors of a lengthy global tour can exact a toll on even the most remarkable vocal instrument. Recognizing the need to hedge against unforeseen challenges, Mariah Carey chose to err on the side of caution. Astoundingly, her vocal cord insurance was pegged at a staggering $35 million. The Grammy-winning artist doubled down on her commitment to preservation, insuring her legs once again, this time at an additional value of $35 million.