Fraud
Insurance Fraud Awards 2012 - The winners
Guests were welcomed to the 2012 Insurance Fraud Awards at The Brewery in London by Jonathan Swift, chairman of the judging panel, who congratulated the industry on its efforts to raise the profile of insurance fraud as a topic worthy of debate and…
Post magazine - 11 October 2012
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Editor's comment: Stars of the small screen
With the British public's general view of the industry leaning towards a default 'big bad insurer', any opportunity to tip the balance back a couple of notches should be jumped on for maximum effect.
Questgates MD underlines importance of professional qualifications
Questgates managing director Chris Hall, pictured, has highlighted the importance of his staff obtaining professional qualifications, after praising counter-fraud team member Brendan Gillooly for being granted 'Accredited Counter-fraud Specialist' status.
Hill Insurance enters administration following 'external fraud'
Hot on the heels of the news that Lemma Insurance faces liquidation, it has emerged that a second Gibraltar-domiciled firm is entering administration.
BLM appoints head of fraud intelligence
Berrymans Lace Mawer has promoted fraud intelligence analyst Ben Fitzhugh to national head of intelligence.
Zurich scoops trio of Insurance Fraud Awards
Zurich was the main winner at the Insurance Fraud Awards last night, picking up three gongs.
The rise of pet insurance fraud
Shocking stories of claimants deliberately harming pets are guaranteed to grab headlines, but what is the truth behind the increasing level of fraud detected in a sector predicted to be worth £900m by 2015?
View from the top: Rooting out the rogues
As scrutiny of the market deepens, bad apples in the industry must be tackled from within, says Mark Cliff.
Insurance Strategy 2012: Young customers think truth won't pay
The new generation of insurance customers believes it is acceptable to be "economical with the truth" when it comes to getting insurance or making a claim, according to a report published by Consumer Intelligence.
Post magazine - 4 October 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
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.