News
NFU Mutual Warns On Ghost Brokers
As the cost of living keeps on rising, more people will be tempted by offers of cheap car insurance online. But often, there is no policy – and no broker. NFU Mutual is warning ghost […]
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Travel Insurance
Arrests Made After Crackdown on Bogus Travel Claims
The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) executed warrants across the country as part of a crackdown on travel insurance fraud across the country, resulting in seven arrests. Bogus travel sickness claims […]
Insurance claims
HF Say Latest Fraud Trend is Non-Whiplash Claims
HF, the specialist insurance industry legal services firm, has seen a sharp increase in the number of claims for non-whiplash injuries as claimants take advantage of a loop-hole to get bigger compensation payouts. Whilst recent […]
Opinion
Critical Illness: Comms, Tech & Data are Key Factors
This Opinion piece looks at how communication, data sharing and technology can minimise unpaid protection claims. It’s by Jeff Woods, Head of Intermediary Development, Legal & General The potential loss of a loved one or […]
News
IFB Warns on Ghost Broking Scams Online
Drivers are being urged to watch out for bogus motor insurance deals rife on social media, following warnings far more people could fall for the scam amid the cost-of-living crisis. Fake motor insurance deals which […]
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TSB Tracks Latest Fraud Tactics via WhatsApp
TSB is warning of a rise in cost-of-living scams carried out by scammers impersonating family and close friends. The research is interesting for insurance brands who will be looking for trends in attempted fraud, exaggerated […]
News
ABI Says Crackdown on Insurance Fraud is Working
The sustained crackdown on insurance fraud is paying dividends, with a fall in both the number and cost of dishonest claims uncovered last year according to data out today from the Association of British Insurers […]
Insurance claims
Taxi Driver Who Made 100K Claim Has Licence Revoked
A taxi driver has had his licence revoked by Sheffield Taxi Licensing Authority (“TLA”) after he admitted that the claim he and seven other claimants brought for £100,000 was dishonest. Following a full investigation, carried […]