Chartis analyst loaned to IFB

Chartis Insurance UK's Iain Jones, an analyst from its financial crime unit, is being seconded to the Insurance Fraud Bureau for three months.

It is the first time that an employee of a member company has been seconded to the IFB.

Glen Marr, vice president financial crime, Chartis UK said: “We are proud to be associated with the IFB and pleased to be able to assist with this secondment.

"Chartis UK is committed to the industry fight against fraud and this is another demonstration of our active and visible involvement. We believe that everyone concerned will gain from the process, not least Iain who will reap considerable educational and personal development benefits.”

Sue Jones, head of unit at the IFB, said “We are delighted that Chartis UK is seconding Iain to the Bureau, and believe that this exchange of skills and experience will not only be of direct benefit to those involved, but also to the industry as a whole.

"From the Bureau’s perspective, it will also mean that we have the resources available to achieve a faster roll-out of some of our planned projects.”