Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Insurance: Dutch companies can insure against football absenteeism

A Dutch insurance company SEZ, has introduced a policy to compensate companies for the high levels of absenteeism expected when the Dutch soccer team plays. Companies will be covered when employees report sick on match day and the following day due to "orange fever".

The company has confirmed that the policy also covers the Netherlands' matches during the World Cup in Germany next month.