Fraud
Mortgage fraud - Regulation: Safe as houses?
Concern at the scale of professional negligence in the mortgage industry has prompted renewed focus on regulation. But will these efforts succeed in stamping out fraud, asks Jennifer Bates.
Hill Dickinson hires new associate
Hill Dickinson has expanded its fraud unit with the appointment of Deirdre McGeown as associate.
Post Europe: Multi- jurisdictional directors
With increased consolidation of businesses across Europe, executives in multinational companies can be required to become directors in a variety of jurisdictions, and in many cases at short notice. Martin Mendelssohn and Tim Ingham highlight the…
Fire risks - Arson: Playing with fire
Arson is becoming an increasingly prominent problem, with 40% of all commercial fires being started deliberately. Catherine Dixon examines what can be done to make buildings more secure against this persistent threat.
Fraud trio to face court
A Ghost-broking trio charged with money laundering and insurance and tax fraud have been released on bail following an 18-month investigation.
Four sentenced for fraudulent insurance claims
A further four people have been sentenced for submitting fraudulent insurance claims following a minor collision in Old Trafford, Manchester.
IFB and MoJ launch fraud awareness campaign
The Insurance Fraud Bureau and the Ministry of Justice Claims Management Regulator have unveiled a new joint awareness campaign to encourage people to report insurance fraud.
Questgates gains counter fraud accreditation
Loss adjuster Questgates has received accreditation from the Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board for its Insurance Fraud Technician course.
Fraudsters offer fake jobs at Lloyd's
Lloyd’s has issued a warning to job seekers after falling victim to a recruitment scam in which candidates are understood to have been asked to provide a fee in some cases.
Ghost broking trio charged with fraud
Three people suspected of acting as illegal insurance intermediaries - or ‘ghost brokers’ - have been charged with fraud.
EU retreat on insurance VAT exemption reform
The European Union has announced that it is unlikely to push forward with the reform and simplification of the VAT exemption on insurance and the wider financial services industry.
CRIF launches vehicle credit hire intelligence service
A new service enabling motor insurers to cross check vehicle credit hire periods and reduce claims leakage by identifying fraudulent arrangements has been launched by CRIF Decision Solutions.
VFM co-founder joins the IFB
VFM co-founder and ex-director Stephen Dalton has joined the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Postscript - 30 years ago: Christopher Moran Group suspended
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Groupama calls on insurers to embrace Travel CUE
Groupama has urged fellow insurers to collaborate on the launch of a new initiative to combat travel insurance fraud.
Birmingham remains top spot for fraud
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has released its fraud statistics for Q3, pinpointing Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester as the top three cities for fraudulent activity.
Ageas boosts senior team with appointment of former Allianz duo
Ageas Insurance has strengthened its personal lines team with two key appointments.
Two more charged in £4m insurance scam
Another two professionals have been charged in an ongoing multi-million pound fraud against the UK insurance industry.
CIFAS: fraud remains “rife” in the UK
Data provided by the 265 member organisations of CIFAS – the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service - has revealed fraud remains rife in the UK.
Insurers appalled over surgeon’s ‘voluntary erasure’
Health insurers were “astonished” to be given only 24 hours to respond to a Harley Street surgeon’s application for ‘voluntary erasure’ from the medical register — after four years of building a case of evidence regarding improper conduct.
In series - Property claims: Wait less programme
Technology has the ability to deliver improvements and increase efficiency in property claims handling. Sam Barrett reports on some of the advances being made and the benefits they can bring.
Research claims aggregators and brokers must up fraud fight
Nearly 80% of insurance fraud investigators believe aggregators and brokers must take more active responsibility for preventing fraud, with the majority calling for more stringent checks at policy inception.
League table reveals top fraud cities
Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester saw the most fraudulent activity in Q3 2010, according to the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Advantage withdrawal causes concern to rivals
AA Insurance has expressed disappointment at Hastings Insurance Service's announcement that its major insurance partner, Gibraltar-based Advantage, is to cease writing external business.