Insurance Fraud: Navigating the Legal Framework

Join us for a webinar exploring fraud in Insurance. This is a focused training session designed to deepen participants’ understanding of how fraud is defined, detected, and addressed within the UK insurance market. Led by specialists from DWF, the session will explore the legislative framework that governs fraudulent behaviour, including the Fraud Act 2006, the Insurance Act 2015, and the Criminal Justice & Courts Act 2015

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the Legislative Framework Governing Fraud

Explain the key provisions and applications of the Fraud Act 2006, Insurance Act 2015, and Criminal Justice & Courts Act 2015 within the context of insurance and identify how these statutes define fraudulent behaviour and the obligations they place on insurers and policyholders.

2. Recognise and Respond to Fraudulent Claims

Describe the types of behaviour and indicators commonly associated with fraudulent insurance claims.
Understand the remedies available to insurers when fraud is detected, including policy voidance and repudiation. 

3. Navigate the Recovery of Investigation Costs

Understand the legal pathways and practical mechanisms for recovering costs associated with investigating fraudulent claim and assess when and how insurers can pursue recovery effectively.

4. Apply Practical Considerations to Real-World Scenarios

Develop a practical appreciation of the risks, challenges, and strategic considerations involved in fraud detection and prevention and apply legislative knowledge and best-practice approaches to everyday fraud-related decision-making.