#InsuranceFraud is a significant problem for insurers, but the full impact on innocent claimants is often overlooked.
It's all too simple to fake an injury in a car accident or inflate a contents claim by adding extra items, rationalizing that it doesn't really harm anyone and that #InsuranceCompanies earn millions regardless.
Serial fraudsters, unconcerned about their risk profile, are confident they'll secure insurance by any means necessary. For the rest, the consequences are rising premiums and prolonged claim investigations.
Insurers, preferring to take six months to assess a claim to catch any fraud, fail to recognize the devastating effect these delays have on an innocent insured who has suffered a loss. The presumption of innocence until proven guilty seems obsolete; insurers appear to view most claimants with suspicion due to the surge in these types of claims.
Policyholders should be clearly informed—not just in the fine print—that any fraud, no matter how minor, can adversely affect all their current and future insurance needs, including motor, home, and health. A single instance of proven fraud can affect an individual's ability to obtain coverage in the future.
Fraud affects everyone involved in insurance, leading to higher premiums for claimants and extensive investigations for insurers.
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