The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA National) has announced a new award designed to recognize professional insurance agencies for excellence in their use of social media in a business setting.

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

A brother and sister from California face felony auto insurance charges after their claims about an auto accident were refuted by a YouTube video showing how their vehicle was actually damaged, officials said.