Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB)
In series: tackling the problem of fraud
Fraud is no longer the elephant in the room for the industry — but insurers still need to go on the offensive to tackle the issues, says Rachel Gordon.
Post history - five years ago: Imminent IFB looks to save £200m
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from five years ago reveals.
IFB set to increase operational resources
The Insurance Fraud Bureau said it is responding to market appetite for its services and growth in the number of industry customers it works with, by increasing its operational resources.
Post Europe: Motor fraud – Balkan Peninsula
Crash for cash scandals have hit the headlines in the UK and, while the trend has reached Eastern Europe, Sam Barrett reports that counter fraud strategies are not yet able to beat the problem.
Four arrested for insurance fraud
Four people were arrested today as part of an investigation into organised crime in the North east region.
Claims Club news: IFB: application fraud 'Achilles heel' warning
Application fraud is "potentially an Achilles heel" for the UK insurance industry.
Eleven charged with 'crash for cash plot'
Eleven people appeared in court on Monday (January 24) charged in connection with an alleged 'crash for cash' conspiracy.
IFB and Met team up to tackle spectre of ghost broking
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has joined forces with the Metropolitan police to launch an education programme aimed at communities that have recently fallen foul of ghost broking activities.
Induced accidents are only small part of fraud problem
Policyholders staging or inventing road accidents to file fraudulent claims by far outstrip 'crash-for-cash' fraud — where an innocent policyholder is induced to collide with a fraudster's car, according to Keoghs.
IFB fraud adviser joins Groupama
Groupama Insurances has appointed Marc Yeates to the role of counter fraud claims adviser.
Ghost broking arrest made
Officers from the Metropolitan Police yesterday, 5 January, arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud and money laundering offences.
LV fraud consultant joins IFB
A consultant from LV’s financial crime unit has been seconded to the Insurance Fraud Bureau for six months.
IFB warns motorists over fronted policies
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has warned that any drivers found fronting their car insurance policies will be caught.
Four sentenced for fraudulent insurance claims
A further four people have been sentenced for submitting fraudulent insurance claims following a minor collision in Old Trafford, Manchester.
IFB and MoJ launch fraud awareness campaign
The Insurance Fraud Bureau and the Ministry of Justice Claims Management Regulator have unveiled a new joint awareness campaign to encourage people to report insurance fraud.
Ghost broking trio charged with fraud
Three people suspected of acting as illegal insurance intermediaries - or ‘ghost brokers’ - have been charged with fraud.
VFM co-founder joins the IFB
VFM co-founder and ex-director Stephen Dalton has joined the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Groupama calls on insurers to embrace Travel CUE
Groupama has urged fellow insurers to collaborate on the launch of a new initiative to combat travel insurance fraud.
Birmingham remains top spot for fraud
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has released its fraud statistics for Q3, pinpointing Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester as the top three cities for fraudulent activity.
Two more charged in £4m insurance scam
Another two professionals have been charged in an ongoing multi-million pound fraud against the UK insurance industry.
CIFAS: fraud remains “rife” in the UK
Data provided by the 265 member organisations of CIFAS – the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service - has revealed fraud remains rife in the UK.
League table reveals top fraud cities
Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester saw the most fraudulent activity in Q3 2010, according to the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Industry tackles ghost brokers
The insurance industry is working with police to develop an educational programme to help tackle fraudulent practices by so-called 'ghost brokers'.
The Insurance Fraud Awards 2010 - winners announced
Over 380 of the great and the good from the general insurance industry's fraud detection and prevention sector gathered in London last night for Post's Insurance Fraud Awards 2010.