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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: 8 - 12 June 2020
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Suspected ‘ghost broker’ under arrest
Police arrested a man yesterday (27 May) for selling fraudulent car cover and offering it to NHS workers at a discount.
CMC employee jailed for fraud and abuse of position
The individual stole nearly £18,000 from the CMC and attempted to steal approximately £17,000 more.
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.
Former AIG claims handler jailed for £390,000 fraud
The convicted admitted to defrauding the company in order to fund his drug habit and has been sentenced to two years in jail.
Ghost broker sentenced for 18 counts of fraud
The “prolific” scammer was caught after Hastings identified a number of incepted policies in 2016.
Ghost broker jailed for two years
Scammer was sentenced after setting up fake companies and buying fraudulent fleet policies worth £60,000.
Man jailed again after double insurance fraud
Fraudster took out fake insurance policies just weeks after he was released from prison for scamming 150 drivers.
Ex broker jailed for £140,000 fraud
Woman made 31 false claims, including that her daughter was a victim in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack.
Police launch second phase of campaign against ghost broking
Ifed says 17-24 year olds most likely to fall victim to fraudsters selling fake car insurance.
Insurance employee jailed for £129,000 fraud
The man was jailed yesterday for abusing his position at three different insurance companies to fund trips to Disneyland.
Former Axa claims handler jailed for fraud
Fraudster sentenced to a year in prison after stealing more than £10,000 from Aviva, RSA, Allianz, Direct Line and Axa.
Quizzical questions: 1 June 2018
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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.
Quizzical questions: 9 February 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Ghost broking costs revealed in new police campaign
Over 850 reports of ghost broking made to Action Fraud in the last three years.
Gang collared after £95,000 card scam on 1st Central uncovered
Thirteen fraudsters were sentenced for conspiracy after the fraud was found out and reported to IFED.
Review of the year: June 2017
Acquisitions, the Queen's Speech, redundancies, fraud and orders from the FCA made up the most read stories in June.
#Insagepeople: 13 - 19 November 2017
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Ex-RSA employee jailed for £270,000 fraud
Former staff member goes to prison as accomplice gets suspended sentence following pleading guilty to defrauding the insurer.
Broking break: Your Top Five
Deals, bribery offences, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kanye West hit the headlines this week and make up the five most popular stories.
Three Allianz employees sentenced for bribery offences
Five people in total sentenced after the three employees made £7,000 from selling confidential customer data.