A Deadly Year for Journalists
Last year proved to be a dangerous year for those working in the field of journalism around the world and in the U.S.
Although members of the international press attempt to present themselves as unbiased, neutral and without political agenda, inevitably they become recognized by terrorists and other makers of malice as enemy informants and symbols of western culture. Their lives are often used as bargaining chips or as punishment for governments and other opponents of radical and religious extremism.
According to the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists, 69 members of the press tragically and violently lost their lives while on the job throughout the world. For a second consecutive year, Syria proved to be the deadliest on-assignment locale for reporters and their crew; thirteen were murdered at the hand of Islamic extremist groups in 2015.
Brazil surprisingly reported an increase in slain journalists within its borders over the last 12 months; six were killed by unknown assailants. This unfortunate statistic brings about many questions and concerns over security at the upcoming Summer Olympics which will be held in Rio de Janeiro later this year.
The reported data is harrowing, but also neglects to address the fact that members of the media are currently being held captive by terrorist groups and organized crime syndicates throughout the world.
“Journalists are a target and this just confirms it. This is a global threat,” reported Joel Simon, executive director of the Committee to Protect Journalists.
When a reporter risks his/her life to provide news and insight to the rest of the world, he/she needs to be financially protected; his/her family needs to be financially protected. Life insurance, kidnap/ransom insurance, accidental death insurance, war/terrorism insurance, disability insurance and travel medical insurance are all important and necessary estate planning tools to help the families of journalists stay fiscally sound when tragedy strikes.
Petersen International Underwriters offers short and long-term solutions for any such persons who put themselves at risk for employment. We can help your clients who need economic safeguards inside or outside the United States.
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