Fraud
Suspect motor claims, fire claims (including arson) and commercial fraud, such as bogus transactions and carousel frauds.
Personal Injury
We defend the whole range of injury claims including claims from industrial accidents, faulty products and road traffic accidents.
Property & Construction
We handle cases of major property damage, engineering and equipment failure, contract disputes, professional negligence, business interruption and loss of goods.
Insurance
Insurance coverage disputes and policy wording.
Prosecutions
Representation of insured drivers against
prosecution for RTA offences including at police interviews, coroner's
inquests, hearings and trials.
Health & Safety
We provide emergency response and accident investigation and representation at prosecutions and inquests as well as health and safety auditing services.
Fraud
Insurance fraud has an unfortunate position in the hierarchy of crimes – the perception is that it is relatively commonplace, easy to get away with and victimless.
Insurance fraud is never victimless – it affects us all. Not only does it push up insurance premiums, but the proceeds of fraudulent claims tend to make their way into other areas of crime such as money laundering, drugs and terrorism.
Fraud is not a static crime; it is constantly evolving as fraudsters take advantage of new technology, loopholes in legislation, lax security and a quick opportunity to make some money.
Insurance fraudsters comfort themselves with the knowledge that many suspected frauds are too costly and time-consuming to investigate, and that settling the claim is the easiest option for the insurer.
The Counter Fraud Group at Greenwoods helps insurers fight back. Our experience enables us to identify the tell-tale signs, scrutinise the claim and expose the fraud, quickly and cost-effectively. We assist our clients in selecting the correct cases to investigate and to take further, saving them unnecessary investigation costs where appropriate.
