The right cover is vital
Finding appropriate Algeria insurance should be a high priority for anyone visiting this vast desert nation. With a relatively stable political climate since 2014, many western organisations are rekindling business here, but foreign nationals remain a potential target for kidnap or terror attack and general healthcare standards are poor.
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| Kidnapping and Ransom | |
| Political Risk |
Algeria is Africa’s second largest state, and almost 80% of it is covered by the Sahara. After a long period of conflict and civil unrest lasting almost fifty years, the FCO notes that Algeria has been considered a relatively stable place to do business since 2014. The main business opportunities revolve around oil and gas and relevant support services.
In Jan 2013 armed Islamists attacked and laid siege to the In Amenas gas plant, killing 40 workers, most of whom were foreign nationals. The FCO still advise against travel to some areas, and the risk of kidnap, ransom and terror attack is still an issue. Numerous foreign nationals have been kidnapped and western interests are known to be a specific terrorist target. Typical western life, accident, travel, and medical insurance cover may not be valid here.
Healthcare is of a poor standard and so Medical Evacuation insurance is recommended which will take your people to higher standard facilities if necessary.
We can organise specialist insurance for Algeria that will remain valid, even if major civil unrest breaks out while you are there. Anti-government protests here have been relatively peaceful. All the same, you are advised to exercise caution and avoid public demonstrations and disturbances.
The Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO) in the UK regularly updates its advice to British travellers about immediate risks.