Fraud News
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NewsWho secured victory at the Claims Excellence Awards 2026?
The ceremony provides a ‘visible platform to demonstrate what good looks like and share actionable insight on how this area of UKGI is evolving for the better’, says Insurance Times content director
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NewsMan arrested after allegedly faking death to support insurance claim
’Before you travel, check your cover and always claim honestly, because fraudulent claims will be detected,’ says detective sergeant
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NewsAviva stops record levels of claims fraud as new scams identified
’We work tirelessly to root out fraud and stop it wherever we find it,’ says head of claims
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NewsIFB appoints Zebra Law and Covéa leaders to board
’Having worked closely with insurer clients and within counter fraud environments for nearly two decades, I have seen first hand the value of collaboration across the market,’ says newly appointed board director
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NewsKeoghs and MIB defeat £4m injury claim in major fraud ruling
Case believed to be ’most significant findings of fundamental dishonesty ever made’ under Untraced Drivers’ Agreement
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NewsAllianz helps shape new fraud NVQ to mitigate skills challenge
’We do a lot around the tech, the data and the intelligence – but the people bit is where we’ve got a real call to arms as an industry,’ says head of financial crime, intelligence and investigations
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NewsFCA issues warning to young drivers over social media scams
‘Solving the issue of fake insurance policies will take a collaborative industry approach,’ says regional director
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NewsInsurance Times Claims Awards 2026 Q&A: Kes Earl
Insurance Times speaks to DWF’s Kes Earl, 2025’s winner of the Young Achiever in Claims or Fraud Award, as the 2026 Claims Excellence Awards approach
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NewsSedgwick identifies £41m in fraud savings across 2025
’Insurance fraud is a daily crime with serious financial impact. And this isn’t a victimless issue – not only does it strike at the heart of global markets, but it impacts genuine customers,’ says head of fraud
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NewsInternational fraud networks seeing ‘crossover’ with UK insurance industry
’There’s definitely crossover with some of these gangs moving across borders, which creates some jurisdictional issues – and I see that being a continuing, increased risk,’ says head of financial crime intelligence and investigations
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NewsAllianz reveals case of broker abusing position as over 34,000 fraud cases identified in 2025
’Fraudsters are continually changing their tactics and we need to match their efforts with greater speed and agility than ever before,’ says director of fraud
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NewsIndustry response as new disruption unit to be launched under government fraud strategy
’We fully support the government’s drive for a united approach to crackdown on fraud and welcome the strategy’s focus on partnerships alongside continued investment in public awareness and victim support,’ says director general
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NewsFive app-rehended in London as police bust spoof vehicle insurance network
'Those supplying the apps are working hand in glove with organised criminals,' says detective constable
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NewsQuestGates hires new head of intelligence for counter fraud services
’Appointing a head of intelligence represents a significant boost to QuestGates’ internal expertise and reflects our continued investment in refining our analytical capability,’ says head of counter fraud services
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NewsEcclesiastical fraud investigations rise 20% as £3m of claims rejected
Claims director says insurer is ‘committed to tackling fraud in the strongest means possible’
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NewsAddept Insurance launches rental fraud protection for landlords
The new product ’is designed to directly address the gap in protection for the financial and legal liabilities landlord face’, says managing director
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NewsRepeat offender imprisoned for false travel insurance claim
‘These measures are intentionally robust and are a powerful deterrent to others who might consider defrauding insurers and their customers,’ says manager
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NewsInsurance Times Review of the Year – Q4 2025
Insurance Times looks back at the most read stories from the fourth quarter of 2025, with brokers jailed, companies entering administration and brokers reorganising
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NewsCity of London Police crack fake Lego theft insurance scam
The fraudster involved ’created a web of false identities, forged documents and fabricated claims to exploit the system for personal gain,’ explains detective constable
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NewsFormer dentist and children sentenced for £350,000 dental insurance fraud
’This was a deeply calculated fraud, orchestrated by a former dentist who used her professional knowledge and personal influence to manipulate both her son and daughter,’ says detective sergeant
