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May 22, 2023, 12:00 ET POST-DISASTER CONTRACTOR FRAUD COSTS AMERICANS BILLIONS OF DOLLARS EVERY YEAR

Post-disaster contractor fraud costs hardworking Americans billions of dollars every year. To address this growing problem, the National Insurance...

May 11, 2023, 12:48 ET CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS NATIONWIDE SURGE ACCORDING TO NEW REPORT

A new report based on insurance claims data released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the nation's premier non-profit organization...

Mar 28, 2023, 08:01 ET NICB'S 'THE INFORMER' SHINES LIGHT ON INSIDIOUS AND FAR-REACHING MEDICAL FRAUD

he National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, ...

Mar 21, 2023, 18:05 ET NICB PRESIDENT AND SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISCUSS CURRENT CRIME TRENDS, JOINT EFFORTS TO FIGHT FRAUD

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance...

Mar 10, 2023, 14:18 ET NICB APPLAUDS FLORIDA HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, SENATE COMMITTEE ON BANKING & INSURANCE FOR PASSING LAWSUIT ABUSE REFORM LEGISLATION

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the nation's premier non-profit organization dedicated to identifying, preventing and deterring insurance ...

Jan 26, 2023, 07:00 ET VEHICLES STOLEN WITH KEYS LEFT INSIDE ON THE RISE

Winter weather ushers in "Puffing Season" across much of the U.S., and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) encourages vehicle owners to think...

Jan 24, 2023, 19:16 ET NICB AND GEORGIA INSURANCE COMMISSIONER URGE CAUTION AS HOMEOWNERS SEEK CONTRACTORS FOLLOWING RECENT TORNADOS

Deadly tornados moved across the Southeast earlier this month impacting thousands of homeowners and business owners alike. The National Insurance...

Jan 18, 2023, 08:00 ET DISHONEST CONTRACTORS TARGETING HOMEOWNERS AFTER RECENT CATASTROPHIC WEATHER EVENTS

As Americans enjoyed the holiday season with loved ones, Winter Storm Elliott hit the nation from coast to coast. According to modeling and analysis...

Jan 06, 2023, 13:21 ET NICB APPLAUDS FORMER MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNOR, STATE LEGISLATURE FOR PASSING AND SIGNING BILL H.5356

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the nation's premier non-profit organization dedicated to identifying, preventing and deterring insurance ...

Dec 16, 2022, 15:34 ET NICB APPLAUDS FLORIDA GOVERNOR, STATE LEGISLATURE ON EFFORTS TO FIX STATE'S FAILING PROPERTY INSURANCE MARKET

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the nation's premier non-profit organization dedicated to identifying, preventing and deterring insurance ...

Dec 05, 2022, 07:00 ET AFTER HURRICANE IAN FLOODWATERS RECEDED, FLOOD DAMAGED VEHICLES HIT THE RESELL MARKET

Homeowners in Florida and Georgia are not the only ones who could fall victim to post-disaster fraud following Hurricane Ian. The National Insurance...

Nov 15, 2022, 06:03 ET NICB's 'The Informer' Warns About Post-Disaster Fraud

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance...

Nov 03, 2022, 07:00 ET OVER 745,000 STOLEN VEHICLES REPORTED SO FAR IN 2022

Across the United States, vehicle theft totals are approaching near record highs and new analysis by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the...

Oct 24, 2022, 13:17 ET Nearly Half A Million Claims Have Been Filed Following Hurricane Ian

As insurance claims continue to increase following Hurricane Ian, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association...

Oct 06, 2022, 07:00 ET HOMEOWNERS MAY BE VICTIMIZED A SECOND TIME FOLLOWING HURRICANE IAN

As Hurricane Ian leaves a path of destruction in its wake, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated ...

Oct 03, 2022, 19:14 ET NICB PRESIDENT AND CEO MEETS WITH NASSAU COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO STRENGTHEN PROSECUTION EFFORTS AGAINST FRAUDSTERS

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance...

Sep 28, 2022, 07:00 ET NEARLY HALF A MILLION VEHICLES STOLEN IN FIRST HALF OF 2022

Vehicle and catalytic converter thefts and carjackings have continued to plague many cities in the United States since the start of the pandemic. New ...

Sep 13, 2022, 14:07 ET REINFORCING REPATRIATION REQUISITES AS VEHICLE CRIME CONTINUES TO SURGE

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance...

Sep 13, 2022, 09:00 ET NICB AND CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL TO DISCUSS COMBATING RISING CRIME, STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIP

As vehicle and catalytic converter thefts and carjackings continue to plague many U.S. cities, including cities across California, the National...

Sep 13, 2022, 08:00 ET NICB PRESIDENT AND CEO MEETS WITH SAN DIEGO DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO FOSTER AND ENHANCE INVESTIGATIVE EFFORTS

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance...

Sep 12, 2022, 10:20 ET AS CRIME IN CALIFORNIA CONTINUES TO INCREASE, NICB AND CA DEPT OF INSURANCE WORK TO ENHANCE INVESTIGATIVE EFFORTS

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance...

Sep 09, 2022, 11:00 ET AS CRIME INCREASES NATIONWIDE, NICB AND IASIU FOCUS ON FRAUD AWARENESS AND INVESTIGATION

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance...

Aug 29, 2022, 08:00 ET WATERCRAFT THEFTS DROP IN 2021 BUT NICB ENCOURAGES OWNERS TO REMAIN VIGILANT

As many Americans enjoy their remaining summer days on the water, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has some good news for watercraft owners....

Aug 22, 2022, 07:03 ET WILDFIRE AND FLOOD VICTIMS ARE PRIME TARGETS FOR FRAUD AS THEY RETURN HOME FROM DISASTER

Following record-breaking rain, life-threatening flooding, and scorching wildfires throughout the nation, homeowners left picking up the pieces could ...

Aug 05, 2022, 08:00 ET PROTECT YOUR RIDE! MOTORCYCLE THEFTS ARE ON THE RISE FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

It might be a beautiful summer day for a ride, but motorcycle owners should know there is a higher chance of theft as they hit the road. Motorcycles...