Disney had a (presumably standard for the main Star Wars cast members) contract protection insurance policy on Fisher, to pay out in the event that she passed away or was otherwise unable to fulfill her contract obligation for the next two Star Wars movies. While Fisher is reported to have completed filming for the next installment, her character Princess/General Leia Organa was also slated to feature heavily in the following one, and now it’s up to Disney to figure out how to phase her character out with respect and dignity – and they have what would rank as the largest personal insurance payout in history to help them do it. Fisher’s policy was held with Lloyd’s of London, but the vagaries of the insurance business involve more than 20 carriers within Lloyd’s personal accident market paying out the policy. But none of the parties involved – Lloyd’s, Disney, the Fisher estate – have commented publicly on the policy or its payout. Which is probably for the best, since I’m sure neither Fisher nor Princess Leia would want to be remembered for the size of her life-insurance policy.
