Should You Pay Ransoms? (Video)

by Derek Gard | September 7, 2025

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This video is a podcast with insurance executive and international advisor Derek Gard and focuses primarily on NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations), MSOs (Mission-Sending Organizations), and other international organizations. He discusses ransom insurance policies, the prevailing thoughts on ransoms, and other best practices for organizations.

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