Fraud
BGL's Julia Walker-Smith on pooling intelligence and using data science to combat fraud
The insurance industry needs to share information about known fraud to prevent multiple teams from duplicating the same work, according to Julia Walker-Smith, associate director of fraud at BGL Group.
Fraudster sentenced after making 13 fraudulent claims worth £12,069
A fraudster has been handed an eight month suspended sentence and a compensation order of £2000 after making 13 fraudulent claims totalling £12,069.
This week in Post: M&A, Ogden misery and the Mobot
With London hosting the World Championships there has been a sports buzz about the city this week.
A-Plan's Carl Shuker on how to deserve customer trust
Insurers could create a panel of customer advocates to rebuild trust, recommends Carl Shuker, CEO of A-Plan Insurance.
Blog: Insurers must pursue exaggerated claims
A recent prison sentence for a claimant who exaggerated injuries, is proof that compensators should pursue this kind of fraud vigorously, writes Kieran Jones, partner at Weightmans.
Flood-hit business owner sentenced for fraud
A flood-hit shop owner has been ordered to pay compensation after attempting to falsely claim £107,000 from her insurer.
Analysis: The age of consent
Insurers will need to get the consent from their policyholders to collect their personal data, under regulation coming into force next year
Man sentenced to a year after fraudulent personal injury claim
A man has been sentenced to a year behind bars after attempting to claim hundreds of thousands of pounds following a work injury.
This Week in Post: Vnuk is a four letter word
When my toddler says ‘fox’, it sounds very rude. I mainly laugh at it but I’m also a bit scared that the next time she spots a fox in our local park, she will point at it, proudly shouting ‘F***! F****!’
Crime stats reveal 20% fall in insurance fraud
Exclusive: The Insurance Fraud Bureau has issued a cautious welcome to a 20% fall in insurance fraud cases last year.
Personal injury CMCs made £2.8bn over the last decade
Personal injury claims management companies earned £2.8bn over the last 10 years, a government report has revealed.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2017 shortlist now available
Aviva, Allianz and Zurich are among the firms leading the way in terms of the shortlist for the Insurance Fraud Awards 2017.
Biba’s Steve White on keeping abreast with politics
Lobbying is a long game, writes Steve White, chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, explaining why his trade body is cultivating its connections with both the government and the shadow cabinet.
Blog: Making life-or-death decisions for your customer
Could you and your providers be trusted to come up with an innovative solution to save your customer's life, asks Chris Knight, head of corporate services, CEGA Group.
Blog: Retaining and empowering staff with technology
Where news is dominated by the concept of data enrichment and there is talk of a ‘technical revolution’ we find ourselves in the middle of a steadfast digital age.
Thomas Cook wins legal battle over bogus holiday sickness claim
Thomas Cook has successfully defended against a fraudulent holiday illness claim seeking damages of up to £10,000.
Digital payment company to speed up claims payment
Digital claims payment company Optal is in talks with major UK insurers.
Ex-Aviva employee sentenced after selling customer claims data
A rogue Aviva employee has been slapped with a two year suspended sentence after selling customer claims data for a total of £4500.
Industry thwarted £25m fraudulent claims a week in 2016
The insurance sector thwarted 2,400 fraudulent insurance claims valued at £25m every week in 2016, according to figures from the Association of British Insurers.
This Week in Post: The Queen's Speech, whiplash and a year on from Brexit
As Her Majesty the Queen delivered her all-important speech to open parliament, insurers had a lot to think about.
RSA joins pet claims database
RSA has signed up to a pet claims database in order to better tackle fraud.
CMCs to be brought under the heel of the FCA
Claims management companies will see fees capped and the sector regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, under plans to tackle “widespread malpractice”.
Motor Report docu-video - Fraud, driverless cars, young drivers and claims
The Motor Report is out - but what do the experts think of the findings?