The number of financial fraud cases coming to court has jumped in the first half of this year with a sharp increase in personal identity theft.
The survey conducted by KPMG reported that the number of fraud cases more than doubled compared with the first half of 2004 and almost equals that for the whole of 2003 with London remaining the hotspot.
The amounts involved in the courts rose by six-and-a-half times to £195m.
Jeremy Outen, KPMG's forensic partner said: "The recent trend in London has been an extension in the types of deception to inventing qualifications and pure identity theft."
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
