Fraud
Rogue PPI callers face £250 000 fine
Two people who sent millions of spam text messages offering pay-outs for accidents a person never had, or PPI claims they were not entitled to, face a fine of more than £250 000 fine by the Information Commissioner's Office.
Fraudsters brought to book after investigations by Hill Dickinson unit
Fraud unit bosses at Hill Dickinson have revealed that of the 298 suspected organised motor fraud ring claims they have investigated this year 167 have been rejected as proven fraud.
Claims Club monthly missive: Holy motors it's David Mairs
It has certainly been an interesting week at Post Towers, with the industry's finest rowing over customer services and an stimulating encounter with AMG founder David Mairs.
Motor insurance: Driving down cover costs
With two major indices reporting a fall in the cost of motor insurance, there are signs that the sector’s fortunes are improving. Can insurers afford to be optimistic, or should they proceed with caution?
Motor insurance fraudster sentenced
A magistrate has sentenced a London man who pleaded guilty to insurance application fraud and sending "malicious communications" to an insurer.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Hi-tech romance
View from the top: Winning the war on fraud?
Despite notable successes, fraudsters continue to find new ways to pick insurers' pockets, says Laurent Matras.
Editor's comment: Wedding bells are ringing
Direct Line Group's confirmation on Friday of the intentions to make an honest woman of itself, by declaring its intention to formally proceed with an IPO suitor, has certainly injected a little feverish anticipation into the UK insurance market.
Insurance Fraud Register to be accessible to life and Lloyd's markets
The Insurance Fraud Register is to be rolled out to the life insurance and Lloyd's markets once it is fully operational in the UK general insurance sector.
Interview: Andrew Miller - in the driving seat
As research director at Thatcham, Andrew Miller has an eye on the vehicles of the future. From autonomous emergency braking systems to driverless cars, he tells Post how new motoring technology can benefit insurers.
Tackling fraud is a 'source of competitive advantage', says IFB boss
The director of the Insurance Fraud Bureau, Phil Bird, pictured, has said that tackling fraud has become an "integral part of an insurers' business plan".
Online video: Analysing emerging fraud trends
As legislation and industry initiatives make conventional types of fraudulent claims more detectable, insurance fraud is constantly taking new forms.
Co-operation needed to tackle pet fraud
Vets, insurers and the legal profession must work together to fight pet insurance fraud, experts have claimed.
IFED head blames rise in insurance fraud on "greed" not recession
The senior policeman who runs the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department believes that "greed" rather than the economic downturn is the main contributory factor to a rise in insurance fraud.
Fraudulent claims reach £19m every week, says ABI
More than 2,500 fraudulent claims are discovered by insurers every week, according to a report published today by the Association of British Insurers.
ABI launches Insurance Fraud Register
The Insurance Fraud Register launched today after two years of trials and talks between the Association of British Insurers, its members and the Information Commissioner.
Whiplash still on the agenda insists MoJ, as consultation delayed again
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the promised consultation on whiplash remains on its agenda, despite being delayed as a consequence of last week's government reshuffle.
'You will get caught,' Aviva warns fraudsters
Aviva has warned fraudsters against submitting bogus claims ahead of the Association of British Insurers' fraud conference tomorrow.
Autonet launches online vehicle information service
Autonet Insurance and software solution provider Cheshire Datasystems have developed a system that allows a vehicle's history to be checked online from its registration number.
Post Blog: Fighting fire with fire
With fraudsters sharing inforamtion, and the insurance industry and authorities failing to follow suit, are criminals gaining a competitive advantage? June Lynch explains.
Recession fuelling surge in fraudulent claims
Insurance fraud is on the rise again, according to an Insurance Fraud Investigators Group report.
Claims Club 10th anniversary: A decade of debate
The Post Claims Club will mark its 10th anniversary next year, and the group's advisory board looks back on a decade of change.
Webinar - 6 September, 3:00pm: Analysing emerging fraud trends
As legislation and industry initiatives make conventional types of fraudulent claims more detectable, insurance fraud is constantly taking new forms.
