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States strike back
More fraud bureaus. State insurance regulators have created fraud bureaus in 41 states and the District of Columbia. These agencies investigate suspected schemes.
Prosecutions growing. State fraud prosecutions have tripled over the last three years, according to a new study of state fraud bureaus by the coalition.
Closer scrutiny of companies. States have created a model fraud law that makes it harder for con artists to set up fake insurance companies. Many states also are scrutinizing insurance company finances and market practices more closely.
Tougher fraud laws. To give prosecutors better legal tools to convict crooks, the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud developed a tough model state fraud law. Nearly 20 states have adopted or strengthened their insurance fraud laws using the coalition’s model. States in general have passed dozens of fraud laws in recent years, but large gaps still remain. Fraud fighters must better educate state lawmakers about this crime, and better organize lobbying efforts.
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