Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB)

Fraud: A war on all fronts

Fraud affects all lines of business and yet to date insurer focus on solving the problem has been on motor. Is it time for a shift in perception?

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.

IFED’s biggest investigation ends with guilty plea

The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department’s biggest investigation, launched over a year ago, has concluded today with a fraudster pleading guilty to selling hundreds of non-existent car insurance policies to drivers across the UK.

IFED and IFB head to parliament

Members of the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department and the Insurance Fraud Bureau gave an update on their fight against insurance fraud at the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance and Financial Services today.

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