The reason why most adjusters feel all insurance claims investigators are the same is because, well, they are. Although within the PI world this is not a politically correct thing to say, the truth (albeit painful) must be told. Please understand that this is a generalization, but it holds true for most private investigative agencies. … Why Most Adjusters Feel All Insurance Claims Investigators Are The Same
LANSING (AP) — A veteran investigator has joined the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office to crack down on auto insurance fraud and other scams. Secretary of State Ruth Johnson hired Al Kimichik as the department’s senior investigative executive. He began work Dec. 8 and most recently was inspector general for the state Department of Human Services, … Michigan to Turn Up Focus on Auto Insurance Fraud
In a recent Google search about casualty claims surveillance tactics, one of our team noted that most of the information that comes up on the first five pages was posted by plaintiff lawyers. Many of them nationwide seem to love the idea of warning their prospective clients about the possibility of surveillance being conducted on … Disinformation posted by some plaintiff firms about casualty claims surveillance
Good news, bad news. The NICB recently released it’s list of the most stolen vehicles in 2013, by make and model. A quick glance at the list tells the story; foreign economy sedans and domestic made pick up trucks dominate the list. The Honda Accord came in in first place but, speaking of Detroit, all three … Detroit Auto Thefts High But On The Decline
For those of you who prefer to schedule surveillance in conjunction with an IME, here are some quick tips to help improve the outcome. Let us know if transportation is being provided. It makes it easier on the investigator when establishing our initial surveillance position but more importantly, some of the transportation companies will be … Surveillance on IME Day
After the harsh winter of 2014, everyone in Michigan is happy to be get outside and get back to living a normal life. This includes those who have file a an auto no-fault (pip) claim alleging they sustained injuries in an auto accident. Within that group, some are filing claims alleging they have injuries when … With Harsh Winter Over, Insurance Claims Surveillance in Michigan Helps Insurers
With the improvement in Michigan’s weather and TV commercials for legal representation in first party auto claims at an all time high, smart carriers are increasing their use of Michigan PIP claims surveillance statewide with private investigators. In many instances, when a casualty PIP claim appears to be fraudulent or embellished in some way, carriers … Michigan PIP Claims Surveillance On The Rise This Summer