Do Insurance Claims Take Too Long to Settle?

Do Insurance Claims Take Too Long to Settle? Observations on the hidden machinery behind indemnity in UK general insurance A friend of mine recently lodged a claim after a leak damaged his kitchen. He filled out the forms online, uploaded photos, and even spoke to a loss adjuster who assured him things

By |2025-09-25T16:32:46+00:00September 25th, 2025|Company News, Opinion|

The Curious Rise of Short-Term Car Insurance Fraud.

The Curious Rise of Short-Term Car Insurance Fraud. What insurers need to know about detection and prevention Short-term car insurance has grown rapidly in the UK. It offers flexibility for drivers who need cover for only a few days, borrowing a car, test-driving, or visiting from abroad. But that same flexibility has

By |2025-09-15T14:07:30+00:00September 15th, 2025|Company News, Opinion|

Soft Fraud: The Hidden Threat to Insurers in Home & Property Claims.

Soft Fraud: The Hidden Threat to Insurers in Home & Property Claims In this article, we want to shine a light on what we consider one of the most under-reported issues facing insurers dealing with ‘Home’ claims: soft fraud. It is an often undetected or unprovable type of fraud that pervades wherever

By |2025-09-15T14:07:09+00:00September 2nd, 2025|Company News, Opinion|

How Social Media is Reshaping Motor Insurance Fraud Investigations.

It’s not CCTV or private investigators catching insurance fraudsters — it’s Instagram stories and TikTok posts. The Digital Breadcrumb Trail: Everybody Leaves One Let’s face it – if you’re documenting every pancake breakfast, gym session and beachside cocktail online, you’re also providing a convenient digital footprint. Today’s insurance investigators know this, and

By |2025-08-12T12:08:47+00:00August 12th, 2025|Company News, Opinion|

The Unseen Pitfalls of Motorcycle Credit Hire: A Wake-Up Call for the Industry?

In the rapidly expanding world of motorcycle credit hire, the convenience of getting back on the road swiftly after an accident is a significant relief for many. However, recent alarming trends have surfaced, casting a shadow over the industry and raising serious ethical and legal concerns. As a leading supplier of investigative solutions to the

By |2024-07-29T12:06:38+00:00July 29th, 2024|Company News, Opinion|

Is video interview technology a genuine alternative to field investigation?

Never has video communications technology been so rapidly adopted and used with such fervour, thanks to the global clamour for socially distant video interactions. The coronavirus lockdown has changed everyday practices in all markets, including insurance. Insurance organisations need to investigate claims but cannot send investigators to visit policyholders for interviews. Instead, they too

By |2022-05-09T09:49:03+00:00April 16th, 2021|Opinion|
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