Investigative & Forensics

It may not be surprising that insurance fraud is on the rise, but a recent investigation in Ohio has set the bar high for punishing low-life fraud suspects.

Comprehensive guidelines specifically intended for a non-engineering audience -- property owners, contractors, and insurance adjusters -- have been developed for the assessment and repair of earthquake damage in residential wood-frame construction.

Subrogation is really a method to reverse a loss, boost a bottom line, and -- when properly evaluated and handled -- a way to make a smart business decision even smarter.

Is a product manufacturer's defense team being called to a fire scene with real reason -- or just a hope that a wallet will open?

A former claim adjuster was making some positive adjustments to her bank account, and now she'll be paying for it.

Teresa Gallop of Norfolk, Va., was found guilty on Oct. 5, 2009, for a list of counts that was almost as long as the fraudulent proof-of-loss claims she submitted.