Although under-reported, the threat of kidnap for ransom and extortion is on the rise. As well as traditional hotspots in Latin America and Africa, the incidence of kidnapping has also increased in countries such as Nigeria, India and the former Soviet bloc countries.
Kidnap and Ransom
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A leading provider of kidnap and ransom insurance
Although under-reported, the threat of kidnap for ransom and extortion is on the rise. As well as traditional hotspots in Latin America and Africa, the incidence of kidnapping has also increased in countries such as Nigeria, India and the former Soviet bloc countries.
As one of the world’s leading providers of kidnap and ransom insurance and risk management services, our specialists will help ensure you are protected whether you are a wealthy local individual wanting to protect your family or a corporation whose employees are located in, or travel to, high risk locations.
Providing worldwide protection for you, your family and your company
We are able to provide cover for individuals, families and corporations who feel they are at risk. Our experienced team can advise you on the market-leading insurance and consultancy options available and best suited to your own situation. We have a close relationship with all the major insurers for this class of business, and the right policy will ensure access to the exclusive services of highly regarded crisis response consulting companies.
Kidnapper’s traditional targets are either:
Wealthy local individuals
Professional sports/football players
Expatriates working in hostile areas
Business travellers
Employees of high profile corporations
Family members of the above


Our Products and Services
Main sections of cover include:
Kidnap and ransom
Extortion
Transit of ransom monies
Legal liability
Additional expenses
Personal accident
Unlimited expenses of crisis response consultant
Other policy extensions are also available, including:
Emergency political repatriation and relocation
Loss of earnings due to an extortion or a contingent extortion
Loss of earnings due to a cyber extortion
Hostage crisis
Express kidnap or child abduction
Threat or assault
Disappearance
Key Contact
Dan Agostino
National Manager, Mining
dan.agostino@lockton.com
+61 499 976 671
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