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What is Kidnap, Ransom & Extortion Insurance?

Kidnap, Ransom & Extortion Insurance can help protect against security risks for high-net-worth individuals and a variety of organizations in the United States and around the world. Insured events can include Kidnaps for Ransom, Extortions, Wrongful Detentions, Hijacks, Threats, Disappearances, Hostage Crisis Situations, Security Evacuations, Express Kidnaps, and Child Abductions. Most importantly, coverage for the fees and services of Control Risks, the crisis management consultants assigned to the policy, is included under our Kidnap Ransom & Extortion policy.

Some advantages of a Great American Kidnap, Ransom & Extortion policy can include the following:

  • Capacity up to $65 million
  • Customized coverage for wealthy individuals, families and corporations
  • Coverage for domestic threats, extortion, and virtual kidnap
  • $0 deductible
  • Worldwide coverage*, including the United States
  • Services from Control Risks, the industry’s most experienced crisis response team
  • Unlimited fees and expenses for the services of Control Risks
  • Broad definition of insured with the ability to tailor coverage to meet the insured’s specific needs

*As allowed by US law


Coverage description is summarized. Refer to the actual policy for a full description of applicable terms, conditions, limits and exclusions. Online portal may not be available at all times. Coverage not available in all states. Coverage is subject to underwriting. Refer to the actual policy for a full description of applicable terms, conditions, limits and exclusions. AgriBusiness® Division policies are underwritten by Great American Insurance Company, Great American Insurance Company of New York, Great American Alliance Insurance Company, and Great American Assurance Company, which are authorized insurers in 50 states and the District of Columbia. The Great American Insurance Group eagle logo and the word marks Great American®, Great American Insurance Group®, AgriBusiness® and AgriPak® are registered service marks of Great American Insurance Company. © 2023 Great American Insurance Company, 301 E. Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. All rights reserved. 5639-AGB (6/23)

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