Boston, Mass., December 2, 2015 – Global Rescue, a worldwide provider of integrated medical, security, intelligence, travel risk and crisis management services to academic institutions, enterprises, governments and individuals, today announced its new alliance with The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), which serves college-preparatory boarding schools in the United States, Canada, and around the globe.

Under the terms of the agreement, Global Rescue becomes the exclusive global medical and security evacuation provider to TABS, offering global travel risk and crisis management services to TABS and its member institutions. TABS members benefit from Global Rescue’s worldwide medical and security response, travel risk, travel intelligence, and emergency action planning and training services. The company’s services also include medical support from critical care paramedics and physicians; referrals to local medical providers and hospitals, including more than 200 Centers of Excellence; and travel assistance, including legal referrals and assistance with lost passports and travel documents.

“Global Rescue’s experience and travel risk management expertise are critically important for our members as they work to understand and meet their Duty of Care in an increasingly complex global environment,” said Steve Banks, Director of Operations at TABS. “Our goal is for students at TABS academic institutions to pursue their travels around the world, knowing that an effective response during medical or security emergencies is available.”

“TABS leadership is instrumental in educating member institutions about the risks associated with any domestic or international travel program,” said Global Rescue CEO and founder Dan Richards. “We look forward to a strong collaboration with a shared commitment to student health and safety.”

At the annual TABS Conference in Boston, Mass, on December 3, 2015, Global Rescue CEO and founder Dan Richards will present, “Travel Risk and Crisis Management Solutions for Academic Institutions.” Richards will discuss the impact of the Hotchkiss case verdict, perhaps the single most important legal issue currently confronting travel study programs. In 2007, a teenager on a school-sponsored trip to China fell ill with an insect-borne disease that was contracted on a hike, permanently losing her ability to speak, many of her fine motor skills and some of her cognitive capacity. The appeal of the $41M judgment against the Hotchkiss School is now before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. This session will focus on the lessons learned and “duty of care” obligations to identify, assess, and mitigate the risks associated with any domestic or international travel program.

About TABS

The Association of Boarding Schools serves college-preparatory boarding schools in the United States, Canada, and around the globe. The Association leads a domestic and international effort to promote awareness and understanding of boarding schools and to expand the applicant pool for member institutions. TABS is the comprehensive, indispensable resource for educators seeking training, research, guidance, and support on all issues pertaining to the residential school experience. TABS is the voice for independent boarding schools, their historical contribution to our world, and the current and compelling benefits of living and learning in an academic community.

About Global Rescue

Global Rescue is a worldwide provider of integrated medical, security, intelligence, travel risk management and crisis response services to enterprises, governments, associations and individuals. Founded in partnership with Johns Hopkins Medicine, Global Rescue’s unique operational model provides best-in-class services that identify, monitor and respond to crises worldwide. Global Rescue has provided medical and security support to clients during every globally significant crisis of the last decade. Memberships start at $119.

For more information, call +1-617-459-4200 or visit www.globalrescue.com.

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