A kidnap & ransom policy would be specifically tailored for each client, but could include financial protection against incidents of:

  • Kidnap
  • Extortion
  • Hijack
  • Political detention
  • Personal accident following the above perils

The following extended coverage is also available:

  • Product loss extension providing recall, examination and destruction costs connected with product extortion
  • Loss of earnings securing business interruption protection
  • Computer virus business interruption as a result of an extortion threat to introduce a virus
  • Emergency political repatriation and relocation for expatriate employees
  • Threat response extension to assess threats to individuals or property which could develop into an extortion

Key benefits of SCR kidnap & ransom coverage:

  • Global and comprehensive coverage for all directors, officers and employees, including their families and guests and customers of the assured
  • Providing unlimited fees and expenses of an expert crisis response advisor to assist for the duration of an incident
  • Optional annual and 36 month policies for consideration
  • Integrated security consulting services to be provided by SCR at no additional cost to the client
  • Monthly bulletin to keep clients informed about global events
  • 24 hour emergency telephone number to ensure availability of SCR at all times

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