Brokers called on to play part in fraud clampdown

Brokers in the front line battle against insurance fraud are to be enlisted as part of renewed effor...

Brokers in the front line battle against insurance fraud are to be enlisted as part of renewed efforts to clamp down on claims scams, particularly staged motor accidents, in a soon to be rolled out initiative by insurer and broker trade bodies.

Research by a British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba)-sponsored working group has shown that most brokers simply do not know where to turn to if they suspect a claim is fraudulent. According to its survey most brokers would not consider telling