Worker’s Compensation Claims: “Identifying and Investigating Undocumented Workers”
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, an undocumented worker or undocumented immigrant is a foreign-born person who is not a permanent resident and is not a U.S. citizen. The
Fun, Frolic, Fall and Fraud
Tis officially the holiday season! Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve are all right around the corner. This time of year brings Football, Fall
Fraud can and will arise during COVID-19 pandemic
The Fraud Triangle shows why there is an element of fraud that can and will arise out of this unfortunate crisis. All types of insurance
Why SIUs are Valuable to Your Bottom Line
SIUs – Perception & Reality With new state mandated compliance regulations, Special Investigative Units (SIUs) are utilized to fight and expose fraud — whether it
Is your facility safe… Do you have a plan?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), of the 5,250 fatal workplace injuries that occurred in the U.S. in 2018,
Catastrophe Fraud: Learning from the Past
When natural disasters happen, having all the variables in place to ensure a smooth claims process is key. There are many times when, due to
Slip & Fraud: When a Slip & Fall is Intentional
By Jeff Schneider, Gene Kissane and Robert Brumell. Originally published in Litigation Management Magazine, winter 2013. Slip and fall claims have been around since businesses
Fighting Fraudulent Lawsuits with RICO
By Howard Kaplan, Robert H. Brumell III – Originally published on TheCLM.org Businesses and insurers often deal with fraudulent lawsuits. Two recent lawsuits, aggressively using the Racketeer Influenced
Catch me if you can…
Ever had one of those claimants who just won’t settle no matter what you do? Ever have one of those claimants that you just can’t
How Brumell Group’s Case Analysis™ Helps Close More Cases
Did you know that insurance companies have, in good faith, a fiduciary duty to report fraud to the state if they suspect fraud is being
Fraud Surrounding the Back-to-School Season
It’s that time again! Summer is ending and back-to-school days are fast approaching. Tax-free weekends/days, back-to-school clothes shopping, school supply roundup, and school open houses/orientations,
Brumell Group Celebrates 25 Years of Service
This year, the Brumell Group is celebrating over 25 years of fraud consulting, SIU compliance and investigation services. It’s our pleasure to be able to
Skipping Pre-Employment Background Checks (Due Diligence) Could Cost Your Company
There is a rise of “negligent hiring” lawsuits in the U.S. The courts are finding that companies, even small businesses, have “duty of care” responsibility
Spring is in the air!
Spring is in the air! This means Spring break, Easter, Daylight savings time and other opportunities for claimants to go out and enjoy the sunshine.
Halloween & Fall Activities
Halloween is a great time of year to gather critical information on your claimant’s/subject’s activities out of the home. If you have a claimant/subject with