Law Student Found Guilty Of Insurance Fraud
A South River, NJ, law student was found guilty of insurance fraud for making fraudulent claims with Liberty Mutual.
June 8, 2018
Fraud
Property
New Jersey
The Auto Insurance Triple Threat
Property and casualty claims involve a delicate balance between pace and precision. If you move too quickly, then you may miss critical information. If you dive too deep, then you may wind up compromising customer experience and personal productivity, with no real benefit to anyone.
June 7, 2018
Auto
Fraud
Risk Management
Technology
Suspicious Circumstances Surrounding Business Fire: Extra Coverage, Accelerant, First Responders Blocked
A Phoenix businessman was arrested on suspicion of setting a fire to his own warehouse to collect $120,050 in insurance money, state officials said.
June 4, 2018
Fraud
Property
Arizona
Blame It On The Fried Chicken: $4M Fraud Ring Busted
Tyler Chen, 46, and his wife, Kim, 45, were arraigned in court yesterday in the Santa Clara County Superior Court following their arrest on multiple felony counts of insurance fraud and arson for their role in allegedly setting fires in a fraud scheme scamming five insurance companies out of $4 million.
May 31, 2018
Fraud
Property
California
State Farm Auto Accused Of Racketeering Through Campaign Contributions To Judges
State Farm policyholders are receiving notifications via postcard of an upcoming trial that may allow them to recover for alleged actions and/or conduct by the company to influence actions by the Illinois Supreme Court by providing $4 million dollars to the campaign.
May 30, 2018
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Army Officer Charged With $475K Insurance Fraud
An Army officer stationed in Alaska has been accused of filing nearly half a million dollars in phony insurance claims over about three years.
May 29, 2018
Auto
Fraud
Property
Alaska
Louisiana Fire Investigator, Wife Accused Of Insurance Fraud
An investigator with the Monroe Fire Department and his wife are accused of insurance fraud following an investigation by the Louisiana State Police.
May 22, 2018
Auto
Fraud
Louisiana
Arson-For-Profit Ring In Florida Targeted Renters Insurance
Tenants accused of torching homes across Florida are now behind bars. Investigators say they hit SWFL homes too.
May 22, 2018
Fraud
Property
Florida
Florida Adjuster Gets 20 Years For $14M Fraud
A Florida man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for setting homes on fire in an insurance scam.
May 21, 2018
Fraud
Property
Florida
13 Arrested In Merced County, California Auto Insurance Fraud Ring
Joanna Tucker, 29, from Livingston, was described by Merced County District Attorneys (DA) office investigator Sheri Carpenter as the "ringleader" of the scam and directly involved in 19 of the 20 claims.
May 15, 2018
Auto
Fraud
Liability
California
Auto Theft Task Force Recovers Stolen Cars At New Mexico Chop Shop
Hundreds of hardworking New Mexicans have found themselves helpless after their vehicles were stolen. Finally, police have found a clue that provides a sigh of relief for more than a dozen auto theft victims.
May 14, 2018
Auto
Fraud
New Mexico
Dozens Arrested In Statewide Insurance Scam Involving U-Hauls
More than three dozen people across the state have been arrested for fraud over the past two years for their involvement in an insurance scam officials say has become increasingly popular.
May 11, 2018
Fraud
Liability
Georgia
12 Indicted On Federal Charges Linked To Insurance Fraud
From U.S. Attorneys Office — A federal grand jury returned a 40-count indictment on May 2, 2018, charging 12 individuals with federal violations related to an insurance fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today.
May 10, 2018
Fraud
Property
Texas
Ex-NFLer, A Survivor Contestant, Sued For Workers Comp Fraud
A former NFL player must face an insurance fraud lawsuit, an appeals court has ruled. The Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed the dismissal of a lawsuit against former NFL defensive tackle and Survivor contestant John Broward “Brad” Culpepper, who is currently a Florida personal injury attorney.
May 8, 2018
Fraud
Workers' Compensation
California
Detecting Contents Fraud: A Practical Approach To Examining An Insureds Loss Inventory List
Fraud remains a major issue for insurance companies, since it is discovered frequently in both legitimate and bogus claims. In both types of claims, an insured may attempt to defraud the insurer regarding either the quantity or quality of contents reportedly damaged or lost.
May 1, 2018
Fraud
Property



