High Risk & International Insurance

Secure coverage for challenging global operations.

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SECURITY INSURANCE

Essential insurance coverage for high-stake operations

We get it – working in high-risk areas abroad comes with unique challenges. That’s why we offer straight-forward, reliable insurance policies to keep your organisation protected, no matter where you are operating from in the world. If your business takes you to high-risk regions, this is coverage you can’t afford to overlook.

High Risk & International Insurance is designed for employees working in dangerous, remote or high-profile situations globally where the risks are greater.

Amethyst Insurance can provide coverage that flexes to meet your organisation’s needs, whether you’re travelling for business, managing operations in conflict zones, or dealing with security threats. No matter where your work takes you, we can build an insurance policy that covers your people, goods and property.

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Main policy features

What can this insurance cover?

Depending on where you’re travelling, some of the most common risks involved in travelling and working overseas in high-risk destinations are:

  • Kidnap & ransom
  • Theft & burglary
  • Extortion
  • Weather & climate
  • Terrorism, piracy and hijack
  • Harassment
  • High-Risk Personal Accident & Sickness
  • Global professional indemnity & public liabilty
  • Cyber insurance
  • Directors & Officers
  • Goods in transit insurance
  • Political risk
  • International medical

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We use Declan and the team as a one stop shop for all our insurances. They are hassle free, super knowledgeable and friendly. Communication is great and any issues resolved with ease. We highly recommend you give these guys a try and listen to their advice, it has saved us a fortune.

Joe Jupp, South Coast Traffic Management

James and Duncan have looked after our insurance arrangements since 2019.  They understand our business, provide an excellent claims service and are always on hand to help with any queries we might have

Wayne Pitt, Operations Manager – Bowring Transport Ltd

This is what a broker looks like and so much more!! James saved on my renewal price, but also gave me the personal touch that my last broker just couldn’t and wouldn’t give. You won’t be disappointed.

Daniel Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question and looking for answers? Hopefully, we can answer them here. 

What are high risk travel destinations?

Countries often considered high-risk for travel include:

  • Nigeria
  • Syria
  • Israel – the West Bank
  • Ukraine
  • Belarus
  • Somalia
  • Mali
  • Afghanistan
  • Libya
  • Iraq
  • Algeria
  • South Sudan
  • Kenya
  • Yemen

If you’re unsure whether the country you are travelling to is high risk, check the current official guidance from FCDO.

What organisations need high risk & international insurance?

If you have a business or work for a business in the following fields, High Risk Insurance is highly recommended for you:

  • Relief workers & humanitarian aid
  • Journalism, media & reporting
  • Oil workers & rigs
  • Logistics, Haulage & shipping
  • Armed, unarmed & private security
  • Construction workers
  • Risk consultants
  • Government contractors
  • Mining & demining organisations
  • Power & energy
  • Healthcare & medical

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