Control Risks

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Control Risks
Type Corporation
Industry Consulting
Professional Services
Founded1975
Headquarters,
Number of locations
36 offices across the globe
ProductsSecurity services
Website www.controlrisks.com

Control Risks is a global risk and strategic consulting firm specializing in political, security and integrity risk.

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History

Control Risks was formed in 1975, as a professional adviser to the insurance industry. A subsidiary of insurance broker Hogg Robinson, the firm aimed to minimize their exposure to kidnap and ransom payouts. The firm expanded its capabilities when these crisis management and incident response specialists were joined by political and security risk analysts, before becoming independent in 1982 following a management buyout. [2]

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References

  1. "The murky world of hostage negotiations: is the price ever right?". The Guardian. London. 25 August 2014.
  2. "Iraq security firm joins bidding for Wall Street's favorite detective agency". The Guardian. London. March 13, 2010.