FILE PHOTO OF WASHINGTON CAPITALS JAROMIR JAGR, 2002-04-23 (photo)

Washington Capitals Jaromir Jagr laughs during the pre-game warm up before facing his old team, the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh on December 21, 2001. A local insurance company in Prague has stepped in April 23, 2002 to provide Washington Capitals right wing with enough insurance to allow him to help reigning world champions the Czech Republic pursue their fourth consecutive title. The world championships start in Sweden on Friday, but a lack of insurance had threatened to keep Jagr on the bench as the Capitals looked to ensure their investment - the Czech's contract with them is worth $77 million over the next seven years - is secure. REUTERS/Jason Cohn JC/CLH/