The Florida Department of Financial Services has combined three of its law enforcement units into a single division to create efficiencies and streamline its investigatory functions. Previously, DFS operated three sworn law enforcement units– the Division of Insurance Fraud, the Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations, and the Office of Fiscal Integrity. Effective July 1, […]
The Florida Department of Financial Services recently highlighted its divisions that work to reduce fraud in Florida. Insurers are familiar with the state’s Division of Insurance Fraud, which investigates instances of possible insurance-related fraud. DFS points out that the range of fraudulent activities can include staged car accidents to fake water leaks for insurance payments, to […]
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s claims volume is up but policyholder satisfaction has increased according to claims performance measures through the first quarter of 2012. Based on activity through the first quarter Citizens estimates it will receive First Notice of Loss on approximately 70,000 claims in 2012. This would be an increase over the 66,044 First […]