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By Anthony Roman |
May 3, 2012
The scope of the insurance fraud problem can only be described as enormous. Here are the 10 roadbocks impairing the industry's fight.
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By Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
April 25, 2012
A report on the burgeoning fraud epidemic features an MMA fighter and prison guard accused of doing some heavy lifting while collecting workers' comp benefits.
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By Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
April 10, 2012
The fate of two bills aimed at propelling Maryland’s fraud-fighting efforts now rest in Gov. Martin O’Malley’s hands.
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By Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
April 10, 2012
As schemes evolve and gain in sophistication, insurers must foster a culture of prevention across all facets of their operations to detect—and ultimately defeat—fraud.
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By Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
April 5, 2012
"Insurance fraud is a continuous game of cat-and-mouse,” explains James Quiggle, director of communications for the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF). “Investigators build a mouse trap, but then swindlers build a better mouse. The industry’s best defense is amassing field intelligence and analysis and then throwing that up against a...
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April 5, 2012
In order to apply force to far-reaching and ever-evolving schemes, insurers will also need to overcome some substantial impediments to investigation. Anthony Roman, head of global security and risk-management firm Roman & Associates, outlines 10 key obstacles that require careful consideration:
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By Michael P. Voelker |
April 5, 2012
The economy is down, and fraud is up—along with consumer acceptance of fraudulent behavior. A best-practices approach requires using new and established tools and building a reputation for being aggressive in the fight against fraud. Four insurers reveal how they’re waging war against fraudsters.
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By Christopher Tidball |
February 2, 2012
There is no question that insurance fraud costs Americans billions of dollars annually. According to the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF), the business of fraud costs the industry an estimated $80-$120 billion each year.
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By Christopher Tidball |
January 27, 2012
Claims adjusters must be perceptive and committed to seeking the truth in an increasingly complex world.
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By James Ruotolo |
January 27, 2012
Given the swell in user-generated content housed on social media sites, it is no surprise that insurance claims adjusters and fraud investigators turn to these sites when conducting investigations. Navigating the social media landscape, however, can be tricky. Here's what you need to know.
