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Kidnap and ransom: From the French Robin Hood to a global risk

Kidnapping has moved on somewhat since notorious criminal Jacques Mesrine was dubbed “L’ennemi public no. 1,” by police in France. This article highlights the emergence of “express kidnappings” in recent years and how the market for kidnap, ransom and extortion insurance coverage has evolved too.

• 24 May 2018
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