When you are on the move, you are vulnerable to being kidnapped. Many people are taken in their cars, particularly if they use predictable routes and are easy to identify. Be as random as you possibly can with your route selection. Be very vigilant when you get close...

Taking a range of practical precautions can minimize the likelihood of you falling victim to any form of kidnap. The focus should be on detecting threats, deterring potential kidnappers and delaying any kidnap attempt long enough for security assistance to arrive....

In the first of its kind, Markham Special Risks have partnered with AIG to offer Crisis Solutions Complete, a tailored extension to a Crisis Solutions policy that provides security consultancy specifically designed to prevent and respond to multiple crisis scenarios....

Criminals will often target several potential kidnap victims and select the most promising, after observing them for a period of time. Factors that may increase your likelihood of being kidnapped include: • Representing wealth/value • Being predictable and easily...

We have all heard about traditional kidnapping whereby a person gets taken (often violently) to a secure location and their loved ones are contacted so that the kidnappers can negotiate a ransom for the return of the individual. We all feel that this scenario would...

Markham, who operate Markham Special Risks and Markham Private Clients have opened an office in the heart of London’s insurance sector which will strengthen the company’s partnerships in the Capital with our brokers. Following a recent expansion at the headquarters in...

We are very pleased to announce the arrival of Santiago Gindre to Markham Special Risks. Santi has joined Markham Special Risks (MSR) in January 2020 as Director and Underwriter of the rapidly growing Special Risks Department. MSR work in exclusive partnership with...