Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB)
IFB readies household, EL and PL fraud models
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has admitted it is involved in discussions with home, employers' liability and public liability insurers to strengthen fraud detection rates beyond the motor insurance sector.
IFB agrees Detica software deal
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has entered into a five year contract with Detica for the implementation of its Net Reveal counter fraud software.
Four charged in £4m insurance scam
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has confirmed four people have been charged as part of an investigation into a £4m fraud against the UK insurance industry.
IFB extends Cheatline facility
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has increased the operational capacity of its Cheatline facility.
Identity fraud: Tolerance levels
With technological advances arguably making insurers more susceptible to fraud at the underwriting stage, should validation techniques be learned from banks? Amy Ellis examines the issue of fraud at the front end.
Insurance Fraud 2010
Hear the latest initiatives on combating insurance fraud from Aviva, Allianz, Axa, Experian, the Insurance Fraud Bureau, the Financial Ombudsman Service and others at Post's Fraud 2010 conference later this month.
North-west remains hotbed of UK 'cash for crash' fraud
The North-west is still the 'cash for crash' centre of the UK, despite Birmingham retaining its place at the top Insurance Fraud Bureau's regional hotspot league table.
Three new entries in IFB ‘cash for crash’ tables
Sheffield, Leicester and Warrington have been named as new entries in the Insurance Fraud Bureau’s top 20 regional hotspots for 'cash for crash' activites.
Penny Black's insurance week
One of Penny's colleagues met up with new Garwyn CEO Stewart McCulloch this week, and by all accounts he seems to be warming quite nicely to his new role in the claims space.
IFB welcomes landmark fraud convictions
Two brothers behind one of the UK’s biggest 'crash for cash' scams have been convicted.
First significant household fraud conviction
The imprisonment of two men for trying to defraud insurance companies for household claims worth more than £100 000 has been described as the industry's first significant conviction for household fraud.
IFB joins forces with City Police as Cheatline calls reach all time high
The Insurance Fraud Bureau is to support City of London Police with 'Wise Up', a three week fraud awareness campaign which begins on 18 August.
Allianz claims industry first with dedicated liability fraud team
Allianz Insurance is on course to make casualty insurance fraud savings of more than £10m, after setting up a specialist fraud team.
IFB and Police conclude household fraud operation
The Insurance Fraud Bureau and Lancashire Constabulary today concluded 'Operation Flash’ at Preston Crown Court.
EL & PL: Building the wall
As fraudsters seek new areas to commit insurance fraud, Andrew Gillett reports on how the liability market is tackling this growing problem.
Editor's comment: Operation Tinky Winky
Last week, the issue of fraud was again writ large in the insurance trade press with the latest figures from the Association of British Insurers revealing 122 000 fraudulent insurance claims were uncovered in 2009, up 14% on 2008. The value of these…
Fraud Awards shortlist announced as ABI unveils latest detection figures
The shortlist for the 2010 Insurance Fraud Awards - recognising excellence and best practice in combating and preventing insurance fraud - has been announced today.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Detecting real success
The efforts of just four dedicated Greater Manchester Police officers has succeeded in saving the industry £12m, reports Lynn Rouse.
IFB heralds Burnley fraud ring success
The Insurance Fraud Bureau and Lancashire Police have convicted a fraud ring targeting insurers in Burnley.
Deadline approaches for entries to the 2010 Insurance Fraud Awards
Tomorrow is the last chance to get your entries in for the Insurance Fraud Awards 2010.
Time ticking on Insurance Fraud Awards submission deadline
There are just three days left to get your entries in for the Insurance Fraud Awards 2010.
IFB appoints head of analytics
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has announced the appointment of Kevin Reid as head of analytics with effect from 28 June.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2010 - call for entries
Entries for the Insurance Fraud Awards 2010 are now open. Now in their second year, these prestigious awards recognise the general insurance industry’s efforts to combat and prevent fraud and encourage the spread of best practice and excellence across…
Comment - Motor Fraud: The right result
Operation Genarch finally came to a conclusion last month after four years. Mihir Pandya details the investigation strategy, the challenges faced and lessons learnt.