Legal

Claims: Court Finds Medical Expert Report Was `Almost Worse Than Useless’

The long-winded process of PI claims after road collisions can be diverted by many legal potholes along the way. Sometimes it is the expert opinion regarding mental trauma which proves to be something of a […]

Insurance claims

Average Cost of a Fake Insurance Claim is Around 84K

That’s best estimate from Adyen, who have been researching the costs that insurers face. These can be buying specialised software or services like voice analysis, ID verification systems, private investigators, law firms and much more. […]

Opinion

Speed Matters: Let’s Dive Deeper into Fraud Prevention

This piece is by Osman Khurshid, Chief Client Officer, Synectics Solutions, and it’s part of the September theme; Speed Matters, which looks at how data can be utilised to improve processes across the insurance chain. […]

Insurance claims

When It Comes to Possible Fraud, Verified Evidence is Crucial

The old days of taking statements using a simple tape recorder are long gone, evidence needs to be verified as regards ID, time stamped, secure, and unable to be amended before court hearings. Here the […]

News

Towergate Warns on Email Hacking & Fraud Risks

Some useful advice here from Towergate; Cyber insurance specialists, Towergate Insurance, are warning against the danger of your email address being hacked.  Email addresses are commonly used for online banking, shopping, social media networking sites, […]

Insurance claims

2025 Fraud Trends in Focus For Quotezone

Fraud has always been an issue in the insurance industry, but the outlook for 2025 looks to be more turbulent, as spiralling consumer costs and advanced technologies brew the perfect storm. Here’s some analysis from […]

Insurance claims

Allianz and DWF Defeat Attempted Insurance Fraud

The latest case report from DWF as they work with Allianz on stopping bogus insurance claims; Allianz UK and DWF Law LLP have successfully resolved a personal injury claim involving claimant Jennifer Parker, of Swadlincote […]