Fraud
Zurich disappointed with fraudster sentence
Having successfully defended a criminal case against crash for cash fraudster Mark Smith, Zurich has said it is disappointed that the fraudster did not receive a custodial sentence.
Zurich wins crash-for-cash conviction
The driver of a Porsche who has admitted deliberately causing a crash with a council van has secured the City of London Police's Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department its first crash-for-cash conviction.
Day joins Global Options advisory board
Global Options has appointed former Ace vice president Roger Day to its advisory board.
Global Options adds to advisory board
Global Options, a provider of special investigative unit services to the insurance community has appointed Roger Day to its advisory board.
International: Are you protected?
A pan-European data protection regulation may enhance transparency and accountability, but could inadvertently hamper insurance activities, harming companies and policyholders.
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.
Fraudulent burglary claims rise in Q4
The final quarter of the year saw the most fraudulent insurance claims according to VFM services, with the largest portion coming from fraudsters claiming multiple items.
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.
View from the Top: Take a note out of Beefy’s book
The consumer benefits most when motor insurers work together, says Ian Currie, UK motor and injury claims director at RSA.
Torrance praises Allianz "discipline" in commercial lines
Allianz has attributed its success in commercial lines to a “disciplined approach” in risk assessment and pricing.
Woman who forged doctor's signature for travel insurance sentenced
A woman who repeatedly forged her doctor’s signature to make multiple insurance claims has been handed a suspended jail term.
Industry urged to tackle root cause of fraud
The insurance industry needs to work harder at protecting consumers by addressing the root cause of fraud, according to Globaloptions international boss Bobby Gracey.
Birmingham top motor fraud spot for 4th year
Birmingham has been named the UK’s top motor fraud location for the fourth consecutive year in Keoghs' annual motor fraud index.
Household fraudster profile revealed
The typical household fraudster is likely to be a first claimant, claiming under £500 for accidental damage to a technological device and aged between 31 and 50, according to a report.
Crash for cash killers to serve 32-year jail-term as "stark warning"
The legal team appointed by the insurer of a female motorist who became the UK’s first crash for cash fatality is hopeful that the lengthy custodial sentence handed down to those responsible will serve as a “stark warning”.
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.
Mass: 'Aviva has identified the problem but not the solution'
Access to independent legal advice is likely to lower the number of fraudulent and whiplash claims, according to the Motor Accident Solicitors Society.
Fraudster who claimed manhole fall sentenced
A fraudster who claimed he had fallen down a manhole has been hit with a suspended prison sentence as well as unpaid work and £85 of costs.
CMC closed and two fraudsters behind bars following IFB investigation
A claims management company has been shut down and two fraudsters jailed after the Insurance Fraud Bureau and Metropolitan Police exposed a ‘crash for cash’ fraud ring worth potentially millions of pounds.
Time to address International PMI fraud
As European Union members get closer to introducing the Directive on patient mobility Edmund Tirbutt asks how private medical insurers are tackling fraud in health care.
Career File: Ben Fletcher lands IFB director role
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has appointed head of operations Ben Fletcher as its new director.
Confusion over Autofocus retrials
Solicitors have called for clarity over settled Autofocus claims after the Court of Appeal found cases that relied on dishonest evidence provided by Autofocus should be retried.
View from the Top: Sending a message
Tougher sentencing in insurance fraud cases can act as a deterrent to potential fraudsters, says Ron Smith-Wright.