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Crash-For-Cash Insurance Claims Scam Ends With Jail Time

Fraudsters who lie in order to make false insurance claims could face jail much more readily following a ruling by the courts this month. Three men have received custodial sentences for contempt of court following […]

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Online Security: RSA Report Shows Increasing Card Fraud

RSA has just launched its Q3 Fraud Report, which found that there were increases in comprised credit card activity and the average value of fraudulent transitions. Fraudulent activity is expected to climb further in these areas […]

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Fraud News: One in Three Under 25s Has Seen Dodgy Car Insurance Websites

The online/smartphone lifestyle means instant price comparison on things like gifts, clothing, bikes, phones or car insurance has never been easier. But is that super discount deal on your new VW, Nissan or Ford really […]

Claimants can invest compensation, but will they get more than 0.25 interest from their investments?
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Fraud News: Black Box Proves Driver Was Innocent Party in Accident Claim

A policyholder has been spared a £8000 claim against their motor insurance policy by proving a case of mistaken identity with data from a black box. Following a routine day, the policyholder was shocked to receive a call from […]

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Pub Landlady Jailed for Insurance Fraud

Sedgwick, in partnership with insurers, investigated an insurance claim which led to Donna Tracey from Flintshire, Wales, being sentenced last month to four years and eight months imprisonment for arson and insurance fraud. Ms Tracey, […]

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Fraud News: Ireland Kicks Insurance Database Idea Down The Road

The cost of insurance keeps rising rapidly across Ireland and in the motor sector in particular costs are very high, especially for younger drivers or riders. Some companies have left the Irish market completely and […]

ABI reaction to new Ogden rate
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Clyde & Co Respond to Civil Liability Bill

Following yesterday’s second reading of the Civil Liability Bill in the House of Commons, two partners from international law firm Clyde & Co have responded. Mark Hemsted, partner, said: “This Bill is all about reducing […]