Fraud
Physio suspended from practice for faking insurance invoices
A physiotherapist has been suspended from the Health and Care Professions Council register for falsifying insurance invoices while working at a clinic in Hammersmith, London.
IFIC Forensics launches fire triage service
IFIC Forensics has launched a forensic fire triage service which aims to reduce insurers’ exposure to claims leakage from residential and small commercial arson cases, particularly in times of claims surge.
Vehicle Technology: End of the driver?
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, nine motor manufacturers exhibited autonomous car prototypes. What does this technological leap mean for the future of motor insurance?
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Peter Wood
Since their inception, the BIA have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best‑of‑breed performance and innovation.
Insurers taking a dim view of 'fronting'
Parents have been warned insurers may refuse to pay out on claims and launch legal action if they suspect mums and dads are pretending to be the main driver of a vehicle used predominantly by their children.
FCA issues warning on clone firm LGS Commerce Insurance
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning on a clone insurer using the details of marine underwriter Sunderland Marine Mutual Insurance Company.
Insurance Fraud Register Ready for lift off
First formulated in 2009, the Insurance Fraud Register is finally ready for launch. Will it create a sea change in the way the industry tackles fraud?
UK fraud specialist launches in Australia
VFM Services, a desktop claims handler and trainer, is making its conversation management tool and training offering available in Australia.
Former Aviva fraud team joins Hill Dickinson
The Hill Dickinson Counter Fraud Group has hired a five-strong Aviva fraud team following the closure of its Manchester office last month.
Fraud: Stamping out fraud
The government is keen to minimise fraud to reduce premiums, so what penalties should individuals incur when they try to deceive insurance companies?
Fraud reports climb 32% to record levels
Record numbers of people have reported insurance fraud schemes through 2013 according to figures released today.
In series: Motor: Seeking subrogation solution
With the motor sector in agreement that the dysfunctional subrogation process is in need of repair, will Competition Commission action resolve the situation? And how can insurers help themselves?
IFR live with 'significant proportion' of insurers signed up
The Insurance Fraud Register is now live with the first group of insurers having loaded records onto the database.
'Out of control' fraudster jailed for 22 months
A woman has been jailed for 22 months after making thousands of pounds from bogus claims including that she had lost a pregnancy, suffered from terminal cancer and was a victim of violent crime.
Man to appear before court nine months after dawn Ifed raid
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has secured charges against an individual arrested during an early morning raid attended by Post last April.
Bogus burglary claims top Innovation's 2013 fraud trend table
Research from insurance software firm Innovation Group into the top fraud trends for 2013 has shown that apparent burglary was the most popular bogus claim.
Fraud Focus: Keeping pace in the fraud fight
The world of insurance fraud is fast paced and getting even faster. If you thought 2013 was interesting then 2014 certainly should not disappoint when it comes to change in the fight against fraud. Are you ready?
My Licence: Seal of approval
While the My Licence driver data-sharing initiative may have some obstacles to overcome, the industry consensus is that it should benefit all parties involved in motor insurance.
Your say: What has changed?
I’d like to add my thoughts to the recent debate regarding an apparent new found hesitance among insurers when instructing investigators and particularly surveillance experts.
Crawford partners with private investigator in Australia
Global loss adjuster Crawford & Co and private investigator Ramsey Investigation Services International have signed a memorandum of understanding to help detect motor claims fraud in Australia.
Review of the Year: General Insurance: A year of red tape
With the implementation of the Jackson reforms and the start of twin peaks regulation, reform and regulation dominated a mixed 2013 for the general insurance sector
Ageas joins the IFB
Ageas Retail business has become the latest firm to sign up to the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Leeds-based fraud investigator AGS Risk Solutions bought by Insight
Claims investigation company Insight has acquired Leeds-based fraud and financial crime investigations provider AGS Risk Solutions.
IFR still expected to go live before 2014
The Insurance Fraud Register is still planned to go live before the end of the year despite market rumours several insurers are holding up its progress.