According to fraud statistics compiled by the Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority, suspected insurance fraud referrals increased by 9 percent in 2013 while criminal convictions increased 24 percent.
Auto insurance fraud referrals increased by 9 percent.
Workers compensation referrals increased 7 percent.
Homeowners’ and renters insurance increased by 12 percent.
Insurance fraud bureaus in Pennsylvania reported 408 arrests and assisted in an additional 37 arrests made by other law enforcement agencies. A 26 percent increase in the total amount of restitution, fines and penalties defendants were required to pay.
E. R. Munro and Company wants to know if you are surprised by these statistics.
