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When it comes to insurance crime, Équité Association investigators and data analysts are aware that identity (ID) theft is used to perform deeply complex insurance scams, and may be connected back to organized crime networks. ID theft starts when a criminal purposefully gains access to the victim’s personal information – stealing physical documents or tricking victims into divulging personal information through various schemes, such as phone scams or deceptive online ads.
When it comes to insurance crime, Équité Association investigators and data analysts are aware that identity (ID) theft is used to perform deeply complex insurance scams, and may be connected back to organized crime networks. ID theft starts when a criminal purposefully gains access to the victim’s personal information – stealing physical documents or tricking victims into divulging personal information through various schemes, such as phone scams or deceptive online ads.
Équité Association is pleased to announce the appointment of two exceptional leaders to its Board of Directors: Geneviève Fortier and Suzanne Courtlander.
Équité Association is pleased to announce the appointment of two exceptional leaders to its Board of Directors: Geneviève Fortier and Suzanne Courtlander.
As the national authority on insurance crime and fraud prevention, Équité Association is a not-for-profit organization, supporting Property and Casualty (P&C) insurers in Canada to fight fraud by using advanced analytics, intelligence best practices, and coordinated investigations. At Équité, we recognize that the cornerstone of our collective success is rooted in our unwavering commitment to meeting the needs of our members to meaningfully reduce insurance crime. In 2023, our continued commitment to deliver value to our member insurers while protecting Canadians against insurance crimes drove the following notable successes.
As the national authority on insurance crime and fraud prevention, Équité Association is a not-for-profit organization, supporting Property and Casualty (P&C) insurers in Canada to fight fraud by using advanced analytics, intelligence best practices, and coordinated investigations. At Équité, we recognize that the cornerstone of our collective success is rooted in our unwavering commitment to meeting the needs of our members to meaningfully reduce insurance crime. In 2023, our continued commitment to deliver value to our member insurers while protecting Canadians against insurance crimes drove the following notable successes.
Équité Association was born out of social purpose, understanding that insurance crimes disproportionately affect the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities.
Équité Association was born out of social purpose, understanding that insurance crimes disproportionately affect the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities.
Farrukh Hussain, Vice President, Fraud Strategy & Special Investigation at TD Insurance shares insights around how TD Insurance is fighting fraud to help protect Canadians. TD Insurance is a leading direct to consumer insurance group in Canada offering car, home, life and travel insurance for all personal needs and customized commercial coverage tailored to small businesses.
Farrukh Hussain, Vice President, Fraud Strategy & Special Investigation at TD Insurance shares insights around how TD Insurance is fighting fraud to help protect Canadians. TD Insurance is a leading direct to consumer insurance group in Canada offering car, home, life and travel insurance for all personal needs and customized commercial coverage tailored to small businesses.
Unjustified invoicing practices by auto repair shops have been around for decades. However, Équité Association investigators and analysts are seeing a rise in this type of fraud again. Untrustworthy organizations who have been identified by the insurance industry for purposeful, fraudulent practices are starting to resurface using different business names.
Unjustified invoicing practices by auto repair shops have been around for decades. However, Équité Association investigators and analysts are seeing a rise in this type of fraud again. Untrustworthy organizations who have been identified by the insurance industry for purposeful, fraudulent practices are starting to resurface using different business names.
Etienne Berlinguet, Senior Vice President of Claims Canada at Intact, shares insights around how Intact is identifying fraud and working to keep their customers and communities safe. Intact Insurance is Canada's largest home, auto and business insurance company, with over four million customers.
Etienne Berlinguet, Senior Vice President of Claims Canada at Intact, shares insights around how Intact is identifying fraud and working to keep their customers and communities safe. Intact Insurance is Canada's largest home, auto and business insurance company, with over four million customers.
Identity (ID) theft is a type of fraud that occurs when a bad actor uses someone’s personal details, such as their legal name, date of birth, address or credit card information, to commit an illegal activity. When it comes to insurance crime, Équité Association sees identity theft used to perform deeply complex insurance scams, and may be connected back to criminal organizations. This type of insurance crime has serious and devastating consequences for the victims, as well as negative impacts on public safety.
Identity (ID) theft is a type of fraud that occurs when a bad actor uses someone’s personal details, such as their legal name, date of birth, address or credit card information, to commit an illegal activity. When it comes to insurance crime, Équité Association sees identity theft used to perform deeply complex insurance scams, and may be connected back to criminal organizations. This type of insurance crime has serious and devastating consequences for the victims, as well as negative impacts on public safety.
David Watterson, AVP, Healthcare Claims, Aviva Canada, shares the growing concern around treatment billing fraud, how technology is helping to detect it, and how Aviva is collaborating with industry stakeholders to find solutions to protect Canadians. Aviva Canada is the second largest property and casualty insurance group in the country, providing home, automobile, lifestyle, and business insurance to 2.4 million customers.
David Watterson, AVP, Healthcare Claims, Aviva Canada, shares the growing concern around treatment billing fraud, how technology is helping to detect it, and how Aviva is collaborating with industry stakeholders to find solutions to protect Canadians. Aviva Canada is the second largest property and casualty insurance group in the country, providing home, automobile, lifestyle, and business insurance to 2.4 million customers.
Gavin Mascarenhas, Vice President, Claims at Travelers Canada, shares the impacts fraud has on Canadians and how technology is supporting fraud detection. Travelers Canada is part of an industry-leading international team of insurance professionals committed to continuously evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of the industry and consumers. With approximately 1,400 employees across Canada to help customers prepare for, prevent and recover from loss, Travelers Canada’s commitment to outstanding service combined with their comprehensive insurance-based solutions gives individuals and businesses the confidence they need to feel secure.
Gavin Mascarenhas, Vice President, Claims at Travelers Canada, shares the impacts fraud has on Canadians and how technology is supporting fraud detection. Travelers Canada is part of an industry-leading international team of insurance professionals committed to continuously evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of the industry and consumers. With approximately 1,400 employees across Canada to help customers prepare for, prevent and recover from loss, Travelers Canada’s commitment to outstanding service combined with their comprehensive insurance-based solutions gives individuals and businesses the confidence they need to feel secure.
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