Fraud
Making a splash
Roger Knight reports on the measures the insurance industry took to clamp down on those trying to defraud the system after the UK floods of 2007.
Local knowledge
With the annual cost of fraud estimated at £1.6bn, David Pickford looks at how local knowledge can help the fight against suspicious public liability claims.
KGM's Hardy departs to join fraud specialist
l-r Martyn Hardy is claims director and Stuart Dennis is chief executive at TCF Corporate.
Unenviable positions
Brokers must keep up-to-date of the latest developments in the insurance market to be in the best position to obtain the most suitable cover for clients, argue Andrew Blair and Joanne Whyld.
Getting away with it
The recession has meant brokers are now spending more time challenging insurers on their customers' claims, but some see the current environment as a good opportunity to add value, as Ana Paula Nacif reports.
Cash for crash scam ring leader jailed for four and a half years
IFB welcome sentancing of Mohammed Patel.
The Insurance Fraud Awards 2009 winners and souvenir supplement
The winners of the inaugral Insurance Fraud Awards were announced at a special awards dinner in London. The Insurance Fraud Bureau Achievement Award was presented to Peter Upton by IFB chairman John Beadle for his work with the Insurance Fraud…
A brighter way
Ana Paula Nacif reports on the difficulties on spotting fraud in real time on the internet, and why joined-up access to databases and information is the brightest way forward.
Pick of the week
IFB to move into new product areas; Stakeholders to discuss CPR rules; Hastings Direct to launch high street branch; Accident Exchange issues Autofocus proceedings; Primary Group set to axe 10% of staff
Cashing in on crashes
Sarah Adams reports on 'crash for cash' scams and how geographic data can help prevent fraud in this area.
Cutting edge
The crackdown on 'crash for cash' scams by insurers has reaped rewards. Ana Paula Nacif reports on the need for the industry to step up a gear and keep on the cutting edge of the fight against fraud.
