Summertime – Funtime
Memorial Day, 4th of July, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, school vacation, family vacations, sports activities, beach activities and yard maintenance. What do all these things
Holiday Season Claimant Activity
We have officially begun the holiday season; Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve are all right around the corner. This time of year brings Football,
S.I.B.S. Approach: Evaluating the Merit of a Claim
First Published 3/10/2015, Updated 5/6/2021 The success of properly processing an insurance claim requires due diligence/fiduciary duty as an insurance professional to evaluate each claim
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
Summer: The Season of Justice
Memorial Day, 4th of July, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, school vacation, family vacations, sports activities, beach activities and yard maintenance. What do all these things
Active Shooter & Workplace Violence Response Program
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), of the 4,679 fatal workplace injuries that occurred in the U.S. in
Keys to a Successful Workers Comp Investigation
Every corporation has a number of internal components that need extra scrutiny, and workers’ compensation fraud is one of these important components. Even as the
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,
How to Identify Malingering
In the world of insurance claims, medical assessments, and disability cases, malingering is a very important factor to consider. Being able to identify malingering is
Why Use an External Resource for an Internal Investigation?
There are many instances within a corporate entity where allegations of fraud, misconduct and other crimes must be investigated. In order to keep the investigation
Case Study: Helping Retail Stores Fight Fraud
When Jeff Schneider started as the Senior Manager of Liability in 2011 at a large Southeast grocery store chain, the company was suffering from an
Investigative Principles We Live By
When it comes to fraud consulting, SIU management, compliance and investigations, it’s important to remember the high place that ethics and principles have in the
What is Catastrophe Fraud?
Catastrophe fraud occurs when there has been a natural or man-made disaster when insurance companies are taken advantage of.
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