NU Online News Service, April 20, 3:25 p.m. EDT

While maritime piracy off the coast of Africa has grabbed recent headlines, companies should be aware of increasing kidnapping and ransom risks for personnel traveling to many other areas of the world, an insurer is warning.

Washington, D.C.-based Clements International noted that the most kidnapping incidents actually occur in South America. The company cited Afghanistan, Mexico, Pakistan, the Philippines and Venezuela as areas where kidnapping is on the rise.

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