A Monticello, N.Y., man was arrested on charges of insurance fraud in the third degree and falsifying business records in the first degree.

A Lowville, N.Y., woman, already incarcerated on drug and theft charges, now faces additional charges of insurance fraud and falsifying insurance records.

A West Dover, Vt., woman pleaded guilty Jan. 12 to defrauding her insurance company of about $1.4 million between 2001 and 2006.

A dentist in Philadelphia and his daughter were indicted for allegedly defrauding insurance companies of more than $5 million with a fraudulent medical bill scheme.

An Austintown, Ohio, man must repay more than $27,000 in workers’ compensation payments he received illegally.

A Red Rock, Ariz., man accused of posing as a lawyer in a $12,500 insurance scam was indicted on charges of fraud by an Arizona grand jury.

A Minot, N.D., insurance agent, Alan R. Henning, 58, was sentenced to four years and three months in federal prison for his role in diverting incoming insurance premiums to individuals in five countries.

A former fishing boat crew member pleaded guilty to contributing to a conspiracy to help an owner sink his boat and collect the $400,000 in insurance.

An Ashburnham, Mass., man pleaded guilty Jan. 3 to fraudulently collecting about $28,000 on two unemployment benefit claims while working for a construction company.

Across the pond in Great Britain, pet insurance fraud has become a major problem, with one insurer reporting a 440% increase in suspect or proven pet insurance fraud claims since 2008.