XL Catlin extends partnership with S-RM for crisis management solutions

XL Catlin has extended its partnership with specialist risk and business intelligence consultancy S-RM, effective January next year.

XL Catlin’s cooperates with S-RM for kidnap response services and has access to a range of its crisis management services provided by its Global Security Insight platform as well as advisory services.

Charlie Matheson, global head of kidnap and ransom at XL Catlin, said: “S-RM has been an integral part of XL Catlin’s crisis management insurance solutions since 2013. They are a highly sophisticated intelligence company with superb client servicing and a stellar reputation; we are proud to count them as a key partner. Their leading threat mapping, country risk reporting and crisis management services provide real value to our clients.

“S-RM is a partner of choice for XL Catlin. Their global footprint allows them to support our clients across the globe and the breadth of crisis management services they offer, from kidnap and ransom prevention training to cyber security planning, sets them apart in the market.”

Heyrick Bond Gunning, chief executive officer of S-RM, commented: “We are delighted to have extended our relationship with XL Catlin. The combination of S-RM’s Global Security Insight platform, hugely experienced team of responders and cyber extortion experts will further distinguish XL Catlin in this complex and sophisticated insurance space.”