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.
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
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
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SecurityULTIMATE
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Get ESSENTIAL | Get ULTIMATE |
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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.
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 | |
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Advisory Services |
Available independently of insurance purchase | Bundled only with insurance policies |
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Access Structure |
Flat-rate membership model | High premiums tied to coverage limits |
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Privacy |
Direct access without disclosure requirements | May require extensive business or travel disclosure |
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Response Leadership |
Human-led crisis management by experts | Insurance-driven claims process |
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Prevention Services |
Pre-travel intelligence, training and risk briefings | 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
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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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Questions? Contact member services 24/7 at +1 (617) 459-4200 or memberservices@globalrescue.com