The recent report of a gang kidnapping in Manchester last week highlights the need for high net worth individuals to be extra vigilant no matter where they are in the world. High profile and high net worth individuals are a natural target for kidnapping, express kidnapping and extortion and as we see in the above incident, the threats happen globally. What is also interesting about the incident above is that the kidnappers approached the victim’s employers for ransom.
Your clients need to be prepared for any event and specialist insurance, that also helps to educate clients in prevention methods, can make the difference in these circumstances.
Markham has partnered with AIG to offer Crisis Insurance to high-net-worth individuals as well as businesses and SME’s that cover instances such as kidnapping and extortion. With the right insurance in place, then clients can also sleep easier, safe in the knowledge that they have specialist teams on hand should the worst occur.
