The ThreatRate Database is designed to be a one-stop-shop for travel security intelligence. Each country report contains a briefing on the current security situation in the country, as well as a short history to place it in context. Both the overall security situation and the specific threat of kidnapping for ransom are rated on an easy to understand scale from Low to Very High. Each briefing covers relevant security issues such as political instability, terrorism, and crime. A separate rating details the advisable security precautions for travelers to that country, ranging from the very basic (keeping an eye on one's handbag) to the more elaborate (armed security guards).

Kidnappings for ransom are becoming increasingly common in many parts of the world; in some regions, it forms one of the primary sources of income. Information on kidnappings is notoriously difficult to obtain, since both the victim and the kidnapper generally want to keep the authorities out of the loop. The ThreatRate Database is a unique tool, the product of hundreds of man-hours spent scouring sources ranging from police reports to obscure local newspapers. While no kidnapping data can ever be considered complete, with enough information, you can begin to create an accurate picture of the kidnapping for ransom threat in various parts of the world.

ThreatRate analysts responsible for the Database also produce the well known "KRE Monitor" (a kidnap for ransom and extortion) monthly newsletter on behalf of American International Group (AIG).

Upon request, ThreatRate analysts can create even more in-depth city and country reports, with sound advice on how to best make plans that will help ensure the safety of travelers and employees.View sample

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