Travelers Kidnap and Ransom Insurance
Travelers Kidnap & Ransom Insurance (Global Companion Plus+)
Travelers offers kidnap and ransom coverage as one line within its Global Companion Plus+ package for technology and life-sciences companies with international exposure, and also lists it as a standalone product on its Management & Professional Liability catalogue page. 1,2Company-reported. Global Companion Plus+ "Robust suite of insurance coverages" section and Management & Professional Liability product list.
Who It’s For
As part of Global Companion Plus+, kidnap and ransom coverage is aimed at U.S.-based technology and life-sciences companies with employees who travel internationally or operations abroad; the U.S. version of the package is non-admitted, meaning it is not equivalent to a locally admitted policy in every country. 1Company-reported. Global Companion Plus+ page "Who is Global Companion Plus+ right for?" and "Coordinated domestic policy gap coverage" sections.
Coverage Features
Travelers says kidnap and ransom coverage typically pays kidnappers or extortionists, covers loss of ransom in transit, and reimburses other expenses incurred as a result of a kidnapping. 2Company-reported. Management & Professional Liability Insurance page, kidnap and ransom entry; exact terms and exclusions are set by the issued policy.
Limits and Retentions
Risk Services
Travelers says Global Companion Plus+ policyholders get access to its International Network of Insurance, a network of local carriers in over 150 countries, plus global executive support services offering medical, personal and travel assistance for employees traveling overseas. 1Company-reported. Global Companion Plus+ page "Extensive international network of partners" and "Global executive support services" sections.
How to Apply
Kidnap and ransom coverage is bought through a Travelers independent agent or Travelers representative. 1Company-reported. Global Companion Plus+ page "Consult your insurance agent today" section.
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Sources
- Global Insurance for Technology and Life Sciences. Travelers; "Robust suite of insurance coverages" — general liability, property, auto, foreign voluntary workers compensation, employers liability, accidental death and dismemberment, and kidnap and ransom; U.S. Global Companion Plus+ is non-admitted. Accessed 2026-09-23.
- Management and Professional Liability Insurance. Travelers; "Select a product" list: Kidnap & ransom insurance — "typically covers payments to kidnappers or extortionists, loss of ransom in transit and other expenses incurred as a result of a kidnapping". Accessed 2026-09-23.
