Zurich appeal dismissal opens door for insurers in fight against fraud
Zurich's claims fraud and investigations manager Scott Clayton, pictured, has vowed to "take the positives" from this morning's failed Supreme Court appeal by reinforcing the message that future fraudsters will face prison sentences.
On the day that a seven-year legal battle against "out and out liar" Shaun Summers costing Zurich close to £1m ended in defeat, fraud bosses at the firm have been quick to claim a moral victory after
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