Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB)
IFB slams Howard League fraud proposals
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has condemned a report from the UK’s oldest penal reform charity recommending convicted fraudsters are spared jailed.
Insurers to start using IFR in coming months says ABI
The first insurers to sign up to the Insurance Fraud Register will begin using it in the next few months, the Association of British Insurers said today.
Fraud costs the industry £1.1bn a year
Fraudulent insurance claims uncovered by insurers have topped £1.1bn a year as the industry’s clampdown on insurance cheats intensifies, according to a figures by the Association of British Insurers.
In Series: Claims: A step ahead
The industry must work together in the fight against insurance fraud.
IFB boss Fletcher welcomes fraud sentencing consultation
Insurance Fraud Bureau director Ben Fletcher has hailed a consultation from the Sentencing Council to set new guidelines for fraud.
McKinsey and Telefonica to address inaugral insurance and data analytics conference
Speakers from Telefonica and McKinsey & Company will open and close the inaugral Post Insurance and Data Analytics conference in July.
IFB working on new model to attract brokers put off by membership cost
Move coincides with demand for greater broker representation on fraud register
Career file - Danny King: Former Axa strategic relationship manager takes on Insurance Fraud Bureau role
The Insurance Fraud Bureau is targeting further growth in its customer base, having appointed Danny King as its new business development manager.
IFB to target broker members with ex-Axa manager Danny king
A former strategic relationship manager and key account manager at Axa Insurance, Danny King has been appointed to lead the Insurance Fraud Bureau’s acquisition of customers, including exploring how the IFB’s membership model can be enhanced to enable…
Career file: John O'Roarke: LV GI managing director O'Roarke takes IFB reins
John O'Roarke has been appointed as chairman of the Insurance Fraud Bureau where he will take over from David Neave, who stepped down after four years in the IFB hot seat, having left his role at Co-operative Insurance.
Insurance Fraud Bureau signs up Tradewise in fraud fight
Claims and policy data from Tradewise Insurance Services will be added to the 130 million records interrogated by analysts from the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Expertise-in-Action: Claims Fraud - Fully equipped
How can insurers make sure intermediaries have all the tools they need to play their part in fraud prevention?
Expertise-in-Action: Claims fraud - Contagion
Despite the insurance industry's valiant efforts, fraud is spreading through the market place like a virus. What can be done to stop the rot?
Former IFB and Groupama director Phil Bird returns as a broker with Coversure
Former Groupama Insurances claims and non-motor & SME underwriting director director Phil Bird is to return to the insurance market in June as a broker with Coversure based in Essex.
Covéa uncovers Dudley driver's false claim
An Audi driver from Dudley who made a four-figure insurance claim for a fictitious crash has been ordered to undertake 120 hours unpaid work.
In Series: Personal Lines: First line of defence
Insurers should embrace the power of data to detect and prevent fraud at an early stage.
IFB helps build 25 high-impact crash-for-cash cases
The Insurance Fraud Bureau helped build 25 high-impact crash-for-cash cases in collaboration with Duran Police’ Operation Nacho.
David Neave joins Parabis board
The Co-operative's outgoing general insurance managing director David Neave has become Parabis' first non-executive board member since it gained an alternative business structure licence last August.
IFB and Acpo to share fraud intelligence
The Insurance Fraud Bureau and the Association of Chief Police Officers have signed an agreement to share intelligence on organised criminal gangs and combat insurance fraud.
Fraud: A war on all fronts
Fraud affects all lines of business and yet to date insurer focus on solving the problem has been on motor. Is it time for a shift in perception?
IFB investigation leads to jail time for fraudsters
The insurance industry has demonstrated a “zero tolerance” stance towards fraud produces results, after two fraudsters responsible for handling “thousands” of fictitious or inflated personal injury and credit hire claims were sentenced to jail.
Fraudulent claim handlers jailed
Two fraudsters responsible for handling ‘thousands’ of fictitious or inflated personal injury and credit hire claims have been sentenced to jail.
IFB boosts fraud fight with new member
Car and van insurance provider Octagon Insurance has become the latest organisation to sign up as a member of the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Crash for cash fraudsters jailed over fatal collision
Three men who orchestrated a crash for cash scheme that led to the death of an innocent motorist have been jailed.