OREANDA-NEWS. April 24, 2009. SOGAZ Insurance Company has insured the main trophy of the Continental Hockey League – the Gagarin Cup, reported the press-centre of SOGAZ.
 
Pursuant to the contract, throughout the year SOGAZ will provide insurance coverage of the 19 kg silver and gold-plated Cup against all risks, including theft, loss and mechanical damage across the Russian Federation.

Currently, the insured trophy is in Kazan, where the first meetings among the tournament finalists, the Kazan Ak Bars and the Yaroslavl Locomotive, take place. The Cup is escorted by the CHL officers and armed guards.

SOGAZ Insurance Group is the General Insurer of the Continental Hockey League (CHL) during season 2008-2009 and provides life and health insurance of CHL players and referees and also insures the liability of the organizers of the Continental Hockey League and clubs (league members) during matches as mass event organizers.