North Carolina Public Adjuster and Roofing Contractor Son to Face Charges in Insurance Scam
A North Carolina mother and her son are accused of defrauding over $20,600 through bogus insurance claims involving home repairs.
April 18, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
North Carolina
Connecticut Man Sentenced for $900K Medicaid Fraud Involving Unlicensed Counseling Claims
Ramon Apellaniz of East Hartford is sentenced to prison and must pay $900,000 after fraudulently billing Medicaid for unlicensed counseling services.
April 18, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Connecticut
Workers’ Compensation Fraud Charges Filed in The Villages
A 74-year-old man faces felony fraud charges over a disputed worker’s compensation claim in The Villages, Florida.
April 17, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Michigan
Former NBA Player Sentenced in Health Insurance Fraud Case
Will Bynum, ex-Detroit Pistons guard, receives an 18-month prison sentence for his role in a major NBA insurance fraud scandal.
April 17, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Illinois
New York
Former Chiropractor Receives Over Half Century Sentence for Massive Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Former chiropractor sentenced to 54 years for orchestrating a $150 million workers’ compensation fraud scheme in Riverside, California.
April 16, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
California
Former MLB Player Charged in Staged Car Crash Insurance Fraud Case in Florida
Yuniesky Betancourt, former MLB shortstop, is charged with insurance fraud after allegedly staging a car crash to claim false injuries, facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
April 16, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Florida
Veteran Insurance Adjusters Express Concern Over Industry Practices and Integrity Issues
Seasoned insurance adjusters and industry professionals raise alarms about declining integrity and growing dissatisfaction within the insurance sector.
April 12, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology
Georgia
Veteran Ferrari Mechanic Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Theft and Fraud
Donnie Callaway, a well-known mechanic specializing in vintage Ferraris, has been arrested in Arizona on charges of theft and fraud following a sting operation by a collector.
April 11, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Arizona
California
Kansas City Chiefs Superfan Ordered to Pay $10.8 Million for Bank Robbery Trauma
A judge has mandated that a Chiefs superfan, who committed multiple bank robberies, pay over $10 million for the distress caused during a 2022 robbery.
April 11, 2024
Fraud
Liability
Litigation
Property
Kansas
Oklahoma
Insurance Fraud Scheme Uncovered in Florida Involving Homeowner and Public Adjuster
In Florida, a fraudulent insurance claim scheme involving a falsified homeowner signature has led to the arrest of two individuals.
April 11, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Florida
AI in P&C Insurance Gains Consumer Trust for Improved Service, Yet Faces Skepticism in Decision-Making Roles
Insurity’s 2024 AI report highlights growing consumer confidence in AI for fraud detection and personalized services, while noting caution around its use in claims and underwriting.
April 11, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology
Cities with the Highest Insurance Fraud Incidence in 2023
An analysis reveals the U.S. cities most affected by insurance fraud, with Atlanta leading and diverse factors contributing to the issue across the nation.
April 10, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Georgia
Illinois
Michigan
Missouri
Nevada
Oklahoma Cracks Down on Unauthorized Home Warranty Sales
The Oklahoma Insurance Department has issued a cease-and-desist order to First Premier Home Warranty Corp. for selling unauthorized home warranties in the state.
April 9, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Oklahoma
Easter Sunday Heist in Los Angeles Nets Thieves $30 Million from Sylmar Money Vault
In a daring Easter Sunday burglary, a skilled crew infiltrated a San Fernando Valley cash storage facility, making off with up to $30 million.
April 9, 2024
Fraud
Weird
California
Florida Contractor Admits to $1 Million Tax Evasion
A Florida roofing company co-owner pleads guilty to omitting over $1 million in income on her 2017 tax return, facing up to three years in prison.
April 9, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Florida
