Schedule/Sessions
Session 1 - Spot the Red Flags: First Party Frauds To Watch For Today
Don't get caught unaware of contemporary frauds of choice. Attendees will learn what constitutes a fraud and the red flags to watch for with first party frauds. In addition to the NICB indicators, we will discuss a variety of current fraud trends impacting the insurance industry.
Back to topSession 2 - Interviewing and Recording Laws
Learn about proper recording techniques ranging from telephone interviews to in-person statements. The expert panel will lead a discussion about the different values and benefits between written statements, recorded statements, and video recordings. Plan to touch on the recording laws based by location in order to ensure admissibility.
Back to topSession 3 - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Surveillance Today
It's not as easy as TV police and private investigators make it look. Surveillance has many nuances and the entire outlook has changed in recent years. Panelist will discuss the value of surveillance to the claim defense, examine a variety of surveillance situations, and discuss the perception of recordings. Plan to dig into changes to how a surveillance is conducted since COVID, and get a better handle on social media surveillance.
Back to topSession 4 - How to Leverage Social Media and Technology to Investigate Fraud
Take a walk through a pre-suit fraud investigation for first and third party claims using social media tools and other technology in this eye-opening discussion. Experts will use case studies to show how the findings from an investigation can be used in litigation. Leading to a checklist for what is and is not admissible evidence when it comes to litigation.
Back to topSession 5 - Looking For Fraud in All the Spaces: Is there Fraud in your Significant Loss Property Damage Claim?
Homeowner claims can often be among the most contentious as homeowners are emotionally invested. It is important to know when to avoid making a situation more charged. At the same time, counsel and claim professionals must evaluate damages and causation in these cases with at least an awareness of potential fraud. Often unreasonable demands in homeowner claims are simply driven by emotion. Larger claims in particular carry the potential for mischief. Potential areas of fraud include policy fraud, fraud regarding the causation or timing of the loss, as well as contents, efforts at betterment, shady contractors, and more.
Back to topSession 6 - Victimless Crime? Think Again: Insurance Fraud and Understanding the Issues
- Speakers:
Sarah Bishop, IAT Insurance Group
Andy Guerra, Charles Taylor Adjusting & Technical Services
Bryant Hall, Engle Martin
Nick Sansone, Donnelly, Petrycki and Sansone PC
There is a common misconception that nobody gets hurt from insurance fraud. This could not be further from the truth. The panel will identify and explain the types of insurance fraud seen in the industry, with real-life examples (from the panel as well as the audience). We'll look at it from the perspective of all involved, including the claimant, insurance carrier, investigators, claims professionals, and attorneys from start to finish. Prepare to tackle topics such as disaster-related property damage claims, the individuals or entities committing the fraud, and the overall effect of fraudulent claims.
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