Protecting your family while on vacation, on spring break in a foreign country, or during international business travel presents unfortunate risk tied to personal safety. The headline news of kidnappings and extortionists over the past few years is enough to make anyone a little uncertain about the safety of international travel.
Unfortunately, the same safety concerns about abductions are also present in our own country. Recently the market for Kidnap & Ransom insurance has exploded. There are more carriers offering high limits and very low premiums for kidnap & ransom insurance. Typically, a small company or family should expect to pay about $750.00 per million of coverage.
- Reimbursement of ransom or extortion monies paid, including cyber extortion.
- Independent security consultants and security guard services
- Public relations consultants
- Travel and accommodations
- Independent legal advice

- Assistance where a government or political terrorist is involved
- Reward monies for information leading to an arrest and conviction
- Coverage for personal financial loss
- Medical expenses incurred following the insured person’s release
- No deductible for most risks
- Includes express kidnappings
- Business interuption
- Accidental death & dismemberment
Insured person includes:
- The company, its directors and officers, and full-time, part-time, seasonal, leased, and temporary employees
- Independent contractors
- Volunteers and interns
- Relatives of employees
- Guests on the company’s premises or in an employee’s home
- Any person retained to deliver a ransom
Handling kidnap & ransom insurance coverage can be difficult. Making sure the policy is with the best agent and underwriter is one thing your company & family should do to make sure you have the most comprehensive coverage the market has to offer.



