Noting its “great strides” in fighting insurance fraud, state agencies across Virginia will continue that teamwork this week, dubbed “Insurance Fraud Awareness Week.”

As the economy continues to correct itself, the ripple effect has helped drive a record number of insurance fraud notifications to the Virginia State Police Insurance Fraud Program (IFP).

A Virginia Beach, Va., insurance agent received probation after he allegedly tried to take advantage of senior citizens to boost his Medicare Advantage policy commissions.

Peter L. Holbert received a 12-month …  Read →

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine has proclaimed May 10-16 as “Insurance Fraud Awareness Week” in the state, to recognize the impact the crime has on residents and the work of the …  Read →

A Newport News, Va., woman was convicted of insurance fraud after lying to her insurance company about a lost ring.

Months after receiving an insurance payment for lost jewelry from USAA …  Read →

Whether it is the impact of the economy or increased awareness of the issue, insurance fraud arrests and convictions both rose in 2008, according to the Virginia State Police’s Insurance …  Read →