Howorth is just one of many artistes from across the worlds of art, advertising, media, food and drink to insure her most prized anatomical possession.
Not surprising, given that her mitts bring in lucrative sums from clients Fairy Liquid, Cadbury’s and Rimmel. Look out for her fingers next time those dishes rise from the suds.
Not that her hands cost all that much to upkeep, however. Howorth says that all it takes is a little almond oil to keep her paws pretty.
Other notable policy holders include:
Costa Coffee taster Gennaro Pelliccia has insured his super-sentisive tongue for a whopping £10m. 'In my profession, my taste buds and sensory skills are crucial,’ he says.
Singer Mariah Carey, who reportedly insured her legs for $1bn after she was signed as the face - or legs, rather - of Gillette's Legs of a Goddess campaign.
Merv Hughes, the Australian cricketer, whose trademark handlebar moustache is insured for £200,000.
Dolly Parton's famous breasts also carry a hefty price-tag. Dolly will receive £390,000 if anything happens to the queen of country music's finest assets. And that's no booby prize (bad dum tch).
The question is, what would you insure?
