Fraud
Cash for crash scam ring leader jailed for four and a half years
IFB welcome sentancing of Mohammed Patel.
The Insurance Fraud Awards 2009 winners and souvenir supplement
The winners of the inaugral Insurance Fraud Awards were announced at a special awards dinner in London. The Insurance Fraud Bureau Achievement Award was presented to Peter Upton by IFB chairman John Beadle for his work with the Insurance Fraud…
A brighter way
Ana Paula Nacif reports on the difficulties on spotting fraud in real time on the internet, and why joined-up access to databases and information is the brightest way forward.
Pick of the week
IFB to move into new product areas; Stakeholders to discuss CPR rules; Hastings Direct to launch high street branch; Accident Exchange issues Autofocus proceedings; Primary Group set to axe 10% of staff
Cashing in on crashes
Sarah Adams reports on 'crash for cash' scams and how geographic data can help prevent fraud in this area.
Cutting edge
The crackdown on 'crash for cash' scams by insurers has reaped rewards. Ana Paula Nacif reports on the need for the industry to step up a gear and keep on the cutting edge of the fight against fraud.
Pick of the week
Leigh Jackson outlines the main stories from this week's issue of Post including news from Teceris, Aviva, XL and Fortis.
Direct Group expands Validate product to protection claims
Expansion helps investigation team make savings
Slipping away
Fraud detection efforts have been significantly stepped up to counter an undoubtedly growing problem. Sarah Adams explains how technical tools are underpinning the efforts of investigators to validate or repudiate claims.
The wheat from the chaff
The profile and productivity of counter-fraud solutions continues to rise but how has the life of insurance fraud investigators changed and what challenges prevail? Ana Paula Nacif reports.
