Pirate

There's nothing romantic about being held at gunpoint on the open sea.

Armed with Kalashnikovs and rocket propelled grenades - and making use of the latest communications equipment - modern day pirates have little in common with their predecessors. And now there's growing evidence that terrorists are joining forces with piracy gangs to create highly mobile units that undermine the security of shipping around the world. Maritime piracy has become a global and constantly shifting threat. As a result, for the first time, maritime risks were included in the Global Terrorism Map published by leading insurance company AON. By monitoring activity and mapping threat hotspots in this way, the insurance industry is helping businesses assess and manage risk while protecting their people and their assets.