Fraud News – Page 18
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Government exempts vulnerable road users from claims limit increase
The small claims limit increase will no longer apply to vulnerable road users, but claimant lawyers are still unhappy
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IFED begins regional fraud workshops for insurers
Direct Line Group hosted a workshop in July, with Swinton set to host the next in October
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Boxing champion ordered to pay AXA £13,000 for ‘fundamentally dishonest’ claim
Boxer Conroy Downer posted photos of his workouts on Facebook, after claiming for neck and back injuries
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Warning given as scammers pose as ABI
The ABI has warned the public of the scam and said it would never contact individuals about a personal injury claim
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Fraudster who stole £129,000 from three insurance firms he worked for is jailed
Iain Wishlade would submit false invoices for medical treatment used by a third party claimant that never happened
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Jail time for family after £40,000 crash for cash scheme
An uncle and his three nephews have been sentenced after the fraud was uncovered by IFED
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'Encouraging, but room for improvement': Industry reacts to ABI's latest fraud figures
The ABI published figures this morning which states a new fraud is detected every minute in the UK
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New fraud detected every minute, says ABI
The ABI reveals the true extent of insurance fraud in the UK
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Broker's complaint that FCA hindered fraud investigation is rejected
Complainant alleged the FCA gave “misleading” information to police
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Arc Legal's plea to insurers: 'Don't delay whiplash preparations'
Arc Legal issues a warning to the industry after whiplash reforms are put off until April 2020
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Fraudster gets jail time for false speedboat claim
The supposedly ‘stolen’ speedboat was spotted on camera being towed away by the owner who made the claim
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Brightside, Be Wiser and Bedford back CDL anti-fraud syndicate
Brokers are backing the new syndicate primarily aimed at tackling quote manipulation
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Part-time DJ gets in a spin over fundamentally dishonest claim
Robert Fithon claimed an injury took 10 months to heal, whereas it only took five weeks
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Jail time for fraudster with exaggerated claim
Fraudster sentenced after exaggerated a loss of earnings claim
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MPs call for further whiplash delays if LIP portal doesn't work
Justice Select Committee says government should not introduce new measures until they’re proven to work
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AXA's head of fraud, Richard Davies passes away
Tributes pour in from industry leaders for one of the most prominent figures in the fight against fraud
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Jailed ex-AXA call handler abused knowledge to steal £10,000
Jack Burton was sentenced for making nine fraudulent claims against several insurers including Aviva, RSA, Allianz and Direct Line Group
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Whiplash delay will cost motorists £1.8bn, says Aviva
Insurer is disappointed at the government’s announcement that the whiplash crackdown will be delayed by a year to April 2020