Fraud – Page 2
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Allianz catches fraudster who used false documentation to claim for over £93,000 in loss of earnings
’We’ve seen an increase in fundamental dishonesty findings, with fraudsters exaggerating events for financial gain,’ says head of counter fraud
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News Analysis
In Focus: Metadata knowledge key as scammers turn to AI for motor damage fraud
’That has been quite a big change in the motor landscape,’ says fraud risk and technical manager
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News Analysis
In Focus: How are insurers balancing the use of technology with the human element in fraud prevention?
Insurance Times asks industry experts how insurers are using advanced technologies and human experts to combat fraud
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Ex-RSA employee jailed for stealing and selling on customer data to cold callers
’RSA was the victim of a crime committed by an employee in this instance and we took swift action to protect our customers,’ says head of counter fraud
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Allianz unveils new AI tool to tackle fraud
’The success is shown through its cost-saving approach,’ says head of claims data
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Axa UK strengthens fraud prevention measures as scammers turn to AI
Insurer says there is a ’growing need for advanced technology to counter evolving fraud’
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Aviva reveals child ‘driving a car’ among most unusual fraud cases
’While some of the fraudulent claims we detected may seem laughable, insurance fraud is no laughing matter,’ says head
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FCA warns of clone pretending to be Axa
’This firm is not authorised by us, but has been contacting people pretending to be an authorised firm,’ says regulator
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Claimant who forged daughter’s birth certificate and sought £600k of fake damages jailed
’The level of deception was exceptional,’ says claims manager
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Sponsored Content
Customer understanding remains the heart of exceptional service – Gallagher Bassett
Sponsored: Rob Glenister, client services director at Gallagher Bassett UK, provides his tips that customer service insurers should embrace to exceed client expectations
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Ex-broker charged after 10 arrested in commercial insurance fraud clamp down
’Through this operation, we’re sending a clear message that we will disrupt the efforts of insurance fraudsters,’ says detective inspector
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Heightened fraud risk in the wake of recent storms – McLarens
’As we grapple with the aftermath of successive weather-related events, the risk of fraudulent claims looms large,’ says head of investigation
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News Analysis
The Big Question November 2023: What is the strangest misconception you’ve heard about insurance?
Seven industry leaders discuss the likes of broker role misunderstandings, the outlook from younger people and innovation over reputation
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Social media a ‘hunting ground’ for insurance scammers as fraud cases surge
’Fraudsters use numerous methods to deceive people into giving them money,’ says managing director
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News Analysis
Opinion: Can you afford to not compete?
Acting editor Yiannis Kotoulas discusses the increased attention on competitiveness within the insurance industry
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Counter-fraud tactics are bearing fruit, but more needs to be done – Carpenters Group
Donna Scully, director at Carpenters Group, explores recent developments in the ongoing OIC portal saga
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Is ghost broking being mislabelled?
’I do tend to see a lot of stuff labelled as ghost broking, where it is probably not,’ says director
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CHO appoints insurtech to develop new anti-fraud platform
’There has been plenty of interest in the concept,’ says chief executive
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Online Safety Bill ‘imperative’ to protecting consumers from fraud – Aviva
’Online fraud has drastically undermined consumer trust in financial services,’ says head of claims counter fraud
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News Analysis
Counter-fraud sector responds to accusations of ‘too little cross-industry co-operation’
During Insurance Times’ latest Fraud Charter event, participants also discussed whether the Insurance Fraud Taskforce should reconvene