
Minor Claims Fraud Voids Entire Policy
In 2017, there was a large house that was insured under a homeowners policy issued by the defendant to the plaintiff and his then-wife. A fire completely destroyed the house on May 16, 2017.
August 4, 2021
Fraud
Property
Oregon

South Carolina Boosts Insurance Fraud Investigation Capabilities
The South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to transfer insurance fraud enforcement to the SCDOI.
July 26, 2021
Fraud
South Carolina

32 Accused in San Diego-Based Insurance Fraud Ring
A long-running investigation into a San Diego-area auto insurance fraud ring involving staged collisions and thefts has resulted in charges against 32 defendants and uncovered $822,000 in losses, state officials said Friday.
July 19, 2021
Auto
Fraud
California

Boca Raton Doctor Pleads Guilty to Millions in Fraudulent Insurance Claims
A Boca Raton physician has pleaded guilty to four counts of defrauding three insurance companies of more than $17 million, the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office announced Monday.
July 14, 2021
Fraud
Life & Health
Florida

Suspended Georgia Insurance Commissioner Faces Fraud Trial
Jim Beck, the suspended insurance commissioner of the state of Georgia, will be going to trial over allegations that he defrauded his former employer of $2 million.
July 12, 2021
Fraud
Litigation
Georgia

Jacoby & Meyers Brand Allegedly Used by Lawyer Brokerage to Commit Insurance Fraud
From billboards to daytime TV, advertisements for the law firm of Jacoby & Meyers are inescapable. It can be difficult getting through a television show or sporting event without hitting a commercial for the 49-year-old law group, said to have 300 attorneys in 50 states.
June 16, 2021
Fraud
Workers' Compensation
California

L.A. County Chiropractors Charged in $2.5M Insurance Fraud Scheme
A dozen chiropractors across Los Angeles County were charged Tuesday in a $2.5 million insurance fraud scheme involving medical claims related to car collisions.
June 16, 2021
Fraud
California

GEICO at Center of Unemployment Benefits Scam
Things are looking pretty rough for GEICO, as not only did the insurer recently suffer a data breach, but it was also discovered that the hackers responsible are using consumers’ compromised information to fraudulently apply for unemployment benefits.
May 20, 2021
Excess & Surplus Lines
Fraud
Liability

Fraud Deterrence and the Critical Work of CSRs
When combating insurance fraud, there are three watchwords to keep in mind: detect, deter, and refer. You detect fraud to deter perpetrators, and refer all suspicious activity to your special investigation unit.
May 20, 2021
Fraud

Woman Admits She Got $200K in iPhones by Faking Insurance Claims
A 39-year-old woman admitted she posed as legitimate customers to obtain more than $200,000 in iPhones over a three-plus year period.
May 14, 2021
Fraud
New Jersey
New York

Cops Bust Tennessee Chop Shop
Authorities in Tennessee recently busted quite the chop shop, which included classic muscle cars, a wrecker, and an excavator, all reportedly stolen.
May 14, 2021
Auto
Fraud
Tennessee

Former Claims Processor of a Travel Insurance Company Sentenced for Wire Fraud Conspiracy
A McCordsville man was sentenced to 47 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. According to court documents, Wesley A. Smith, 31, was employed by Seven Corners, a travel insurance business located in Carmel. His duties included processing travel insurance claims of Seven Corners clients.
May 7, 2021
Fraud
Indiana

Allstate Reveals 17,000% Unemployment Fraud Increase
Identity theft specifically linked to unemployment jumped to astronomical levels last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from Allstate Identity Protection (AIP), Allstate Insurance’s identity theft insurance business.
May 7, 2021
Excess & Surplus Lines
Fraud

7 Accused Of Running Car Insurance Fraud Ring In Fargo
Seven people face criminal charges in Fargo for allegedly running a car insurance fraud ring where they crashed into each other’s vehicles and collected insurance money for profit.
April 26, 2021
Auto
Fraud
Liability
North Dakota

Doctor Arrested As Part Of Investigation into 200 Fake Insurance Claims
A doctor has been arrested on suspicion of helping to fabricate medical certificates in up to 30 fraudulent insurance claims. The man, who is aged in his 50s and runs a medical practice in north Dublin, was arrested as part of a Garda investigation into some 200 fake insurance claims which were lodged with the help of a solicitors’ firm.
April 2, 2021
Fraud



