Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB)
The Insurance Fraud Bureau adds Ecclesiastical to its growing membership
The specialist insurer allows the IFB to make further inroads into the world of property and casualty fraud.
Insurance Covid-Cast: Combatting coronavirus-related insurance fraud
In the 29th episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together an expert panel to discuss the prevention, detection and prosecution of insurance fraud at a time of pandemic.
People Moves Round-up: 9-13 December
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Drug-gang ghost broker sentenced
Fraudster sold insurance to an organised crime gang in a move which is thought to have helped them avoid police ANPR checks.
GoCompare warns of ghost brokers on social media
Comparison site says young drivers aged 17 to 24 are most likely to fall victim to ghost broking.
ABI figures show 1,300 insurance scams a day detected in 2018
Detected dishonest claims reached a value of £1.2bn during the year.
Is the industry doing enough to stop ghost broking?
With ghost broking back in the news, commissioning editor Laurence Eastham asks a panel of five experts what the industry can do to tackle the problem.
Quizzical questions: 14 June 2019
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IFB launches counter fraud database
Platform goes live with eleven insurers and will hold industry data on suspected fraudsters and professional enablers.
#Insagepeople: 21 - 27 January 2019
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Ghost brokers targeting the vulnerable through social media
The Insurance Fraud Bureau and The AA have warned of a sharp rise in fraudsters focusing on victims via sites like Twitter and Facebook.
“Dangerous” fraudsters sentenced to 18 years after huge crash-for-cash scam
The criminal “mastermind” behind the multi-million pound cash-for-crash schemes is on the run and police are appealing for help to find him.
Insurance scams amounting to £1.3bn detected in 2017
Research from ABI reveals one insurance fraud per minute was discovered.
Ghost brokers in dock after Esure and police uncover racket
The fraudsters involved in the “elaborate” scam, which targeted minicab drivers, got suspended sentences and community service.
Launderette-based insurance ghost brokers jailed
Fraudsters sentenced to three years and seven months, and 16 months in prison respectively.
Aviva’s Townend replaces Amanda Blanc as IFB chair
LV’s Milliner and Matt Patterson, of Admiral and David Baker, of Direct Line, have also been appointed to the fraud taskforce board.
Ex-broker jailed for ghost broking and fraud
Former insurance broker was sentenced to 12 months in jail after gaining £25,000 from setting up fake car insurance policies and using his contacts book from his time as a broker.
Ghost broker jailed for 3 years and 8 months
Abdul Hakim pleaded guilty to all charges of fraud by false representation after trying to steal over £321,000 by selling fake car insurance policies and making fraudulent claims.
#insagepeople 19 - 25 February 2018
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Three arrested in ghost broker raids
City of London Police arrested two men and a woman suspected of acting as unregistered insurance brokers.
Allianz’s Graham Gibson reviews 2016 and looks ahead to 2017
From severe weather to success with the IFB the past 12 months have been packed with action for Allianz’s claims director. What will 2017 hold?
#insagepeople: 19 - 23 December 2016
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‘Ghost broker’ given 21 month suspended jail term
London-based fraudster tried to make over £39,000 of personal injury claims.