Fraud Investigations

Research studies have indicated that fraud and related crimes cost U.S. business more than $400 billion each year. Insurance claims fraud is a key contributor to these staggering losses. The persistent, pervasive, and costly problem of fraud in its many forms is one of the fundamental reasons for security programs. For example, the filing of false workers' compensation insurance claims on one of the most common economic crimes committed in the U.S.

Psychologists hold that anyone can be a potential thief and that it is impossible to recognize one. So whether your case involves workers' compensation, disability, property, casualty or product liability claims, Investigation Bureau, Inc. has state-of-the-art equipment, experience and proven techniques to unearth the facts of the claim and provide detailed, reliable reports, timely follow-up and admissible evidence. As an Investigation Bureau, Inc client, you'll have access to a pool of highly experienced investigative personnel to investigate your questionable insurance claims. Our investigators are aware of the sensitive legal requirements regarding surveillance and will ensure that your desire to use the information during litigation is not jeopardized.

Claims Investigations and Surveillance

Investigation Bureau, Inc services are designed to help insurance companies and self-insured fights fraudulent insurance claims. Our proven techniques of gathering information of include:  

Property and Casualty Claims Investigations

We have the specialized experience and techniques to investigate effectively any type of claim. We begin with a thorough preliminary investigation, followed by surveillance documented with admissible videotape. Accurate and timely reports, and expert, credible testimony protect our clients against fraudulent claims of all types, including:

 

Workers' Compensation

Research studies have indicated that fraud and related crimes cost U.S. business more than $400 billion each year. Insurance claims fraud is a key contributor to these staggering losses. The filing of false workers' compensation insurance claims on one of the most common economic crimes committed in the U.S.

At Investigation Bureau, Inc. investigators have the experience and proven techniques to unmask the facts of the claim by obtaining positive identification of claimant, investigating eligibility and restrictions compliance, conducting activity checks to determine post-accident activities, and doing surveillance. As an Investigation Bureau, Inc. client, you'll have access to a pool of highly experienced investigative personnel to investigate your questionable insurance claims.

 

Malpractice

We conduct interviews with all individuals connected with the alleged malpractice including professionals and character witnesses.

 

Theft/Burglary

Psychologists recognize three factors, which often motivate individuals to become dishonest: 1) need or desire, 2) rationalization, and 3) opportunity. Whether a specific incident or an ongoing problem, these problems can be solved with an exposure and vulnerability assessment, asset tracking, development and application of procedural safeguards, tracking and recovery procedures.

 

Due Diligence Research

Life, Accident and Health Claims

Contestable Death Claims are investigated by checking health history prior to policy issue, personal habits, status of beneficiary and alleged dependents. Experts in the field investigate absentee cases where the presumption of death exists.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Claims require  full documentation from all available sources-witnesses, police, and public records-plus investigating contributory health factors or possibility of suicide.

Disability Claims require the development of information covering financial background, other policies in force, and current activities determining the circumstances and extent of injury or loss.