This podcast is brought to you by the Chartered Insurance Institute's The Journal Podcast. Originally released on July 8, 2026.
What if kidnap and ransom insurance could help protect your business before a ransom demand is ever made?
Alexander Beaton explores how the role of kidnap and ransom insurance is evolving quickly. He discusses crisis response, employer duty of care and the emerging risks changing the global security landscape.
You’ll hear practical insights on:
Why kidnap and ransom insurance is about much more than ransom payments
The role specialist response consultants play during a security incident
How employers are using kidnap and ransom insurance as part of their duty of care responsibilities
Why organizations are increasingly looking beyond traditional insurance solutions towards crisis preparedness and response
Tune in for a discussion on today’s security risks and how businesses can improve their resilience before an incident occurs. Listen to the full podcast here.
Speaker
Alexander Beaton is Practice Leader, Kidnap, War & Piracy at CFC, where he specializes in complex security and geopolitical risks. His expertise spans kidnap and ransom, piracy and crisis response, helping organizations navigate an increasingly uncertain global environment.
