LV= fraud consultant joins IFB

Chris Lovett, a consultant within the LV= financial crime unit, is being seconded to the Insurance Fraud Bureau for six months from today (4 January 2011).

Ursula Coulibaly, head of financial crime operations at LV= said: “We are proud to be associated with the IFB and pleased to be able to assist with the industry fight against fraud via this secondment.

"We believe it’s a great opportunity for both parties to gain a deeper understanding of each others’ work and will help to shape the investigation model for the future.”

Glen Marr, drector athe IFB said:“We are really looking forward to Chris joining us and it’s a great start to 2011. Chris will be very much part of the team, involved in everything from handling incoming fraud intelligence, through to exposure to live operations, interaction with the Police and regulators, and IFB projects, to include new software we are implementing for rollout in quarter one.

"With the IFB continuing to develop its model, Chris will also have opportunity to contribute to activities geared to enhance the IFB. Secondments such as this are beneficial for all parties and positively welcomed by the IFB."