Fraud of the Week
Homeowners Fraud – North Carolina
Amount – $2007.99
A man was arrested and charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense, both felonies. He reported damage to several items of personal property from a water leak to his insurer. He received a partial payment of $2,007.99. Upon investigation, it was discovered that two of the items were damaged by a different cause, and that altered repair invoices were submitted as well.
Christine G. Barlow, CPCU
Christine G. Barlow, CPCU, is Executive Editor of FC&S Expert Coverage Interpretation, a division of National Underwriter Company and ALM. Christine has over thirty years’ experience in the insurance industry, beginning as a claims adjuster then working as an underwriter and underwriting supervisor handling personal lines. Christine regularly presents and moderates webinars on a variety of topics and is an experienced presenter.