Seminar by the Arson Prevention Bureau.

Insurers and arson investigation agencies have been urged to co-operate more closely, to uncover a g...

Insurers and arson investigation agencies have been urged to
co-operate more closely, to uncover a growing number of firms who resort
to fraudulent arson as a way out of financial problems. Struggling
businesses which go up in flames are now thought to cost insurers at least
£80m a year. In his keynote speech at a seminar organised by the Arson
Prevention Bureau, Graham Meldrum, HM chief inspector of fire services,
said: "The closest possible liaison and co-operation between the police,
fire and