Special Contingency Risks (SCR), a WTW business, has launched an Enhanced Victim Support insurance extension (EVS) to support hostage victims.
The SCR initiative launches as part of an exclusive partnership with the charity, Hostage International.
This new offering underscores SCR’s commitment to providing comprehensive support to victims of kidnap, unlawful detention, or critical security incidents, and their families. The EVS extension, available to SCR policyholders, provides enhanced coverage for victims and their families, including support for rehabilitation, salary support, and medical and psychiatric care.
As part of the partnership, for every Enhanced Victim Support extension purchased, Willis will make a donation to Hostage International, further bolstering their vital work.
“Our Enhanced Victim Support extension is a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to deliver innovative and effective solutions that support post trauma rehabilitation for victims and their families,” commented Mark Doust, director Special Contingency Risks, in a statement.
“Our partnership with Hostage International aims to support and strengthen the fundamental work carried out by the world’s only dedicated charity in this field,” Doust added.
Hostage International is a charity founded by Sir Terry Waite and Carlo Laurenzi to support families of hostages and former hostages. The charity provides free, confidential, and independent information and guidance to those affected by kidnap or unlawful detention. (Editor’s note: Waite was held hostage in Lebanon for nearly five years from 1987 until his release in November 1991. Laurenzi is former CEO of the London Wildlife Trust and former executive director of Prisoners Abroad).
“We are very grateful for this innovative fundraising initiative from SCR, which will help enhance our work to support those who are affected by the unimaginable trauma of kidnaps and arbitrary detentions,” said Lara Symons, CEO, at Hostage International.
Source: Special Contingency Risks