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Insurer fraud measurement
A survey completed by 65 SIU managers, mostly from property/casualty insurers, on their practices involving how they measure anti-fraud activities involving case referrals, fraud savings and performance evaluations of investigators.

SIU study
This study was conducted to learn how insurers measure the performance of their SIUs. A review of the measurement systems of 52 insurers found there is little consistency from insurer to insurer in the methods they use in their performance systems. Download pdf file.

Four Faces: Why Americans Do and Don't Tolerate Fraud
Far too many Americans tolerate fraud, this study reveals. Find out why people accept fraud, and why people sometimes won't report fraud even though they agree scams hike everyone's premiums. Study includes focus groups and statistical survey. 25 pages. Download pdf file.

Licensed to Steal: Action and Inaction by State Medical Boards
State medical boards often take little or no action against medical providers convicted of insurance fraud, this study of 12 states reveals. Recommends how medical boards, courts, insurers and others can tighten their discipline of dishonest medical providers. 16 pages. Click here to download a pdf file.

Effectiveness of Warnings on Benefit Checks
In 2000, selected insurance companies writing workers compensation coverage in the United States were survey to determine their experience and perceptions with printed warnings on the back of benefit checks.

By the numbers
A quick reference list of statistical findings from a variety of research projects and studies involving insurance fraud. Sorted by line of insurance.Click here to download a pdf file.