Fraud of the Week January 9, 2017 Agent Fraud—Utah Amount: $3,500   A Utah woman plead guilty to Streetfest insurance fraud. The former insurance…

Fraud of the Week January 3, 2017 Hole-In-One Fraud—Washington Amount: $150,000   A Washington man pleaded guilty to attempt to engage in…

Background and comprehensive information on the topic of reinsurance.

Fraud of the Week December 26, 2016 Arson Fraud—Indiana Amount: $4 Million   In 2012 a huge explosion rocked Richmond Hill, Indiana, killing…

New in 2016   12/26/2016: A new article by David Thamann appeared in the December 2016 issue of Claims Magazine: Are Concurrent Losses Covered?…

This Claims column discusses when concurrent losses may or may not be covered.

A Fond Farewell December 19, 2016 David D. Thamann, J.D., ARM, CPCU and managing editor of the FC&S Bulletins has been an integral part of FC&S…

Fraud of the Week December 19, 2016 Disability Fraud—New York Amount: $40 million   In response to the first wave of disability fraud busts…

Fraud of the Week December 12, 2016 Workers Compensation Fraud—New York Amount: $75,000   A New York logger was indicted for stealing more…

Discusses loss settlement and valued policy laws.