Q&A with Devin McGowan, Control Risk
- Does the Great American Kidnap & Ransom policy territory include the United States?
- What coverage is most often triggered in the United States?
- Is coverage included for Virtual Kidnapping?
- Does the policy provide access to a crisis response provider?
Yes. The Great American Kidnap & Ransom covered territory is worldwide*, including the United States.
In the United States, the coverages most frequently triggered are Threat Response and Virtual Kidnapping/Extortion.
Yes. Virtual kidnapping is covered under the Great American Kidnap & Ransom policy. The policy’s definition of “Kidnap” includes the “actual, alleged, or attempted taking and holding captive,” which encompasses virtual kidnapping events. This coverage is automatically included for full policy limits.
Yes. Great American's Kidnap & Ransom policy includes an exclusive relationship with Control Risks, the global leader in crisis response. Control Risks' response team is the largest and most experienced in the world, bringing more than 50 years of expertise, 25 dedicated response consultants, 42 international offices, and fluency in more than 40 languages to support clients wherever they operate.
*Unless prohibited under US law (on the OFAC list of sanctioned countries).
