Fraud
Willis counters business fraud threat with crime policy launch
Willis has reacted to the threat businesses face from fraud and other criminal activity with the launch of a new offering.
IFB investigating broker options
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) is investigating the possibility of building a bespoke broking fraud model, sister title Post has revealed.
Cash for crash group walk away with suspended sentences
A group of fraudsters who staged a stag party minibus crash and claimed £134,000 for "whiplash injuries" have walked free.
Expertise-in-Action: Claims Fraud - Fully equipped
How can insurers make sure intermediaries have all the tools they need to play their part in fraud prevention?
Former IFB and Groupama director joins Coversure
Former Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) and Groupama director Phil Bird has returned as a broker with Coversure.
Ghost broking pair jailed over £900,000 car insurance fraud
A couple has been jailed over convictions for insurance and tax fraud, following an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Axa urges brokers to support insurers in SME fraud fight
Insurance fraud among small business owners in Britain could be increasing the average claim value by £640, according to new research.
No IPO on the table at Hastings
Gary Hoffman, chief executive of Hastings Insurance Group, has reiterated that an IPO is not in the pipeline for the company as it posted soaring profits, although it could still be an option in the future.
Vet slapped with suspended jail term for £10,000 insurance con
A veterinary surgeon has been hit with a suspended jail term for conning an insurer out of almost £10,000.
Conman admits to selling false policies
A fraudster has pleaded guilty to selling hundreds of non-existent car insurance policies to UK drivers.
Covéa boosts fraud-fighting team
Covéa Insurance has appointed Steve Jackson as head of financial crime.
Teen ghost broker handed 12-month sentence
A teenager who tried to sell worthless vehicle insurance policies has been given a 12-month conditional discharge at City of London Magistrates.
Lack of support leaves insurance wanting
It has been a week in which insurers have taken a real battering due to Monday's well-documented episode of Dispatches on Channel 4.
Car collision cheat handed eight-month jail sentence
A car collision cheat has been sentenced to eight months in prison after attempting to claim for an accident that never happened.
Father and sons hit with £278,000 bill after false claims
A father and his two sons found guilty of money laundering and conspiracy to defraud have been ordered to pay back £278,000 after having submitted "dozens" of fake claims.
MASS calls for better resources to tackle crash for cash fraud
Crash for cash figures released by the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) have been branded “astonishing” by the Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS).
Woman guilty of claiming cats and dogs
A woman from Northern Ireland has been sentenced to 240 hours community service after fraudulently claiming £13,558.50 for kennelling her dogs and cats.
Six arrests in Welsh alleged fraud ring
Gwent Police have arrested six people as part of an on-going investigation into a suspected ‘Crash for Cash’ fraud ring.
OFT's motor market stand is long overdue
Good things come to those that wait.
Motor insurance fraudster sentenced
A motor insurance fraudster has been sentenced to a six month community order and two month curfew after pleading guilty to insurance fraud and sending malicious communications to an insurer.
ABI register to provide insurers with details of known fraudsters
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has launched the Insurance Fraud Register, to make details of all known insurance fraudsters in the UK available to insurers.
Whiplash fraudsters handed suspended sentences
Two men who made bogus claims for whiplash injuries suffered in a road traffic collision they were not even involved in have been handed suspended prison terms.
Insurance fraud in decline in Q2
Attempted fraud in the insurance industry fell by 16% between April and June 2012, according to new figures released by Experian.
Aviva unveils new head of fraud in front-end clampdown
Aviva has swooped to appoint a new head of fraud for underwriting, pricing and product to boost front-end fraud detection.