People-related Risks

Kidnap and ransom: a risk manager’s guide to protecting people abroad

2026-03-25T17:08:00

Kidnap and ransom is a growing risk

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Kidnap threats are rising worldwide and the danger to business travellers and overseas employees is particularly acute. With incidents reported across at least a dozen high-risk countries, companies that fail to prepare are gambling with their most valuable asset: their people.

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