Kidnap and Ransom: Prevention & Response

Expert-led crisis management and negotiation services for kidnapping, unlawful detainment, hostage-taking and ransom. Preparedness, discretion and human-centered support when it matters most.

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The Growing Need for Preparedness

Families and organizations are increasingly aware of security risks that require specialized expertise. Global Rescue’s Kidnap and Ransom: Prevention & Response service provides access to expert negotiators, crisis managers and intelligence professionals who have handled the most complex serious personal security incidents worldwide.

Growing Need

What Global Rescue Provides

What Is Provided

Prevention & Risk Reduction

Intelligence briefings and ongoing threat assessments to help you avoid high-risk situations.

Kidnap Response & Negotiation

Immediate activation of experts with FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit experience to assist victims of violent crimes.

Family & Stakeholder Support

Dedicated support coordinators to manage communications and provide guidance throughout any incident.

Communications & Advocacy

Strategic communications management and liaison with authorities, media, and other parties as needed.

Optional Insurance Access

Connection to specialized insurance providers covering serious personal security incidents for comprehensive financial protection.

TRAVEL PROTECTION PLANS

Security Add-on Options

Kidnap and Ransom: Prevention & Response services are integrated with our security ULTIMATE add-on. Choose the level of security that fits your travel and risk profile.

Security ESSENTIAL

Essential protection for travelers facing physical danger due to security emergencies.

  • Physical extraction due to threat of bodily harm
  • Civil unrest evacuation
  • Unpredicted natural disaster response
  • Government-mandated evacuation support
  • Security advisory services
  • Training against kidnapping, extortion and violent crime
  • Expert-led security incident response & negotiation
  • Comprehensive support for extreme security incidents
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Security ULTIMATE

All essential services, plus advanced protection including Kidnap & Ransom and Crisis Prevention support whether you’re traveling or at home.

  • Physical extraction due to threat of bodily harm
  • Civil unrest evacuation
  • Unpredicted natural disaster response
  • Government-mandated evacuation support
  • Security advisory services
  • Training against kidnapping, extortion and violent crime
  • Expert-led security incident response & negotiation
  • Comprehensive support for extreme security incidents
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COVERAGE FEATURES

SecurityESSENTIAL

SecurityULTIMATE
Essential protection for travelers facing physical danger due to security emergencies. All essential services, plus advanced protection including Kidnap & Ransom and Crisis Prevention support whether you’re traveling or at home.
Physical extraction due to threat of bodily harm
Civil unrest evacuation
Unpredicted natural disaster response
Government-mandated evacuation support
Security advisory services
Training against kidnapping, extortion and violent crime
Expert-led security incident response & negotiation
Comprehensive support for extreme security incidents
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How a Global Rescue Response Works

Immediate Activation

Contact our 24/7 Operations Center. Expert crisis managers are activated within minutes.

Situation Assessment

Rapid intelligence gathering and threat analysis to understand the full scope of the situation.

Expert Assignment

Assignment of specialized negotiators and crisis response professionals with relevant regional expertise.

Strategic Management

Coordinated response across all stakeholders, with clear communication protocols and decision frameworks.

Recuperation & Recovery

Ongoing support through recuperation and post-incident recovery, including debriefing and follow-up care.

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Who Is Behind The Response

FBI Crisis Negotiation and Case Management Experience

Our team includes former members of the elite FBI Crisis Negotiations Unit and the International Operations Division with decades of counterterrorism and criminal investigative experience; they have resolved challenging hostage and crisis situations around the world.

Global Intelligence Network

Access to a worldwide network of regional security experts, intelligence analysts, and on-the-ground coordinators in over 100 countries.

Proven Track Record

Decades of experience managing complex security incidents for individuals, families, and organizations across every major region worldwide.

COMPARE SOLUTIONS

How This Is Different From Traditional K&R

Global Rescue’s approach prioritizes access, expertise, and privacy over traditional insurance-centric models.

SECURITY ULTIMATEGlobal Rescue TRADITIONALKidnap & Ransom

Advisory Services

Available independently of insurance purchase Bundled only with insurance policies

Access Structure

Flat-rate membership model High premiums tied to coverage limits

Privacy

Direct access without disclosure requirements May require extensive business or travel disclosure

Response Leadership

Human-led crisis management by experts Insurance-driven claims process

Prevention Services

Pre-travel intelligence, training and risk briefings Typically reactive, post-incident only

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Advisory Services

Global Rescue

Available independently of insurance purchase

Traditional K&R

Bundled only with insurance policies

Access Structure

Global Rescue

Flat-rate membership model

Traditional K&R

High premiums tied to coverage limits

Privacy

Global Rescue

Direct access without disclosure requirements

Traditional K&R

May require extensive business or travel disclosure

Response Leadership

Global Rescue

Human-led crisis management by experts

Traditional K&R

Insurance-driven claims process

Prevention Services

Global Rescue

Pre-travel intelligence, training and risk briefings

Traditional K&R

Typically reactive, post-incident only

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Who This Service Is For

Who This Service Is For

Individuals & Families

Individuals, professionals and families who want expert crisis support available when needed.

Existing Global Rescue Members

Current Global Rescue members can upgrade their existing membership by upgrading to Security ESSENTIAL or ULTIMATE for our most comprehensive protection.

Enterprise Organizations & Institutions

Companies with executives, international operations or duty-of-care responsibilities.

Partners & Affiliates

Businesses, tour operators and organizations seeking to offer improved security services to their clients, travelers or audience.

Enrollment & Access

This service is available as an add-on to Global Rescue membership with security services.

Prerequisite: Active Global Rescue membership including security services

Existing Members

Add Security ULTIMATE to your current membership

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New Members

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Discretion and Professionalism

DiscretionandProfessionalism

Every aspect of our service is designed to protect your privacy while delivering expert support when it matters most.

Complete Confidentiality

All services are provided with the highest level of discretion and privacy protection.

Professional Excellence

Every response is managed by experienced professionals with proven expertise.

Member-Centered Support

Your safety and well-being remain the sole focus throughout any incident.

Prepared. Protected. Supported.

Security ULTIMATE offers our most comprehensive security coverage, providing access to experienced crisis response professionals who support members through complex and evolving security situations.

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