Fraud

EL & PL: Building the wall

As fraudsters seek new areas to commit insurance fraud, Andrew Gillett reports on how the liability market is tackling this growing problem.

Liability fraud on the rise claims Keoghs

Fraudulent liability claims are rising sharply according to Keoghs, which has found a 150% increase in the volume of suspicious liability claims it has investigated over the past 12 months.

Editor's comment: Operation Tinky Winky

Last week, the issue of fraud was again writ large in the insurance trade press with the latest figures from the Association of British Insurers revealing 122 000 fraudulent insurance claims were uncovered in 2009, up 14% on 2008. The value of these…

Beachcroft hails win in fraud case

A dishonest homeowner who exaggerated a contents claim, which was part of a larger claim for major repairs to his property after it was badly destroyed by a fire, has had the entire claim rejected at court.

Shortlist announced for Fraud Awards 2010

The shortlist for the 2010 Insurance Fraud Awards has been announced. The event, which recognises the industry’s continued efforts to combat and prevent fraud and encourage the spread of best practice and excellence across the sector will take place on…

Brownsword founder departs firm

David Brownsword has left his role as executive chairman of Brownsword Group, two years after returning to the fraud investigation company that he founded.

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