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How Can Insurance Companies Benefit From Private Investigators?

August 27, 2018

One of the major problems insurance companies face is fraud. Car insurance agencies have to worry about staged accidents, false stolen car reports, and misplaced accident blame. Health insurance agencies can have policyholders charging incorrect amounts or using services they don’t need. Workers might fake injuries or lie about an injury taking place at work to get worker’s compensation. With all of these potential avenues for fraud, private investigators can be invaluable to insurance companies, as they can investigate fraudulent claims and ensure those committing fraud are brought to justice.

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Conducting Interviews

Private investigators are highly skilled at conducting interviews to find out important information. They can interview the person suspected of committing fraud to discover discrepancies in their story. A PI can re-interview witnesses to uncover new information that might invalidate the story. Private investigators are also highly skilled at tracking down witnesses, so they will often find new witnesses that hold key information that were not previously discovered. Through skilled interviews, private investigators can help disprove false claims and gather important evidence.

Reviewing Documents

Private investigators are trained to carefully look through documents to discover key information. They will be able to look for any discrepancies in paperwork that might indicate fraud. They will also be able to identify false or forged documents to prove fraud. Private investigators are highly skilled at studying even the most complex documents and using them to discover important information that insurance companies can use to prove fraudulent claims.

Conducting Surveillance

One of the best advantages of private investigators is their ability to conduct surveillance. PI’s are highly trained to follow their targets quietly and effectively. Insurance companies can use private investigators to follow people suspected of filing fraudulent claims to gather evidence. They can also follow any witnesses to find out if they have contact with the suspect. For high profile or especially lucrative cases, surveillance might be the best way to find out a suspect’s motives and whether or not they are telling the truth.

Gathering Evidence for Court

Private investigators are trained not only to gather valuable information, but to do so legally to ensure that all evidence they gather is admissible in court. If an insurance company suspects fraud, they will probably want to take the fraudulent filer to court. In order to take them to court, they will need proper evidence. Private investigators can gather the information you need and ensure that the information can be used in court to help bring the suspect to justice.

United Security Incorporated | CT Private Investigator Services

While many of us want to see the good in people, the world does have its fair share of dishonest and fraudulent people. We recognize that there are situations that call for professional guidance and assistance when individuals and companies are concerned about the truth.

Whether our private investigators are working to help an attorney gather evidence, investigate investment scams or follow a suspected unfaithful spouse, our clients rely on us to minimize the risk and gather clear objective evidence. In today's world, it's definitely better to be safe than sorry, and get the facts.
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