Florida's No-Fault Reform: Trending in the Right Direction
After Leading the Nation with Suspicious PIP Claims, Florida Sees a Decline
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has released a new report revealing a decline in Florida's personal injury protection (PIP) questionable claims (QCs). In 2013, Florida PIP QCs declined by 7.6 percent from 2012. Meanwhile, for the period 2010 through 2013, Florida staged accident QCs decreased by 61.82 percent.
Tighter legislation, enhanced public awareness and a coordinated law enforcement response appear to be having the intended effect on PIP fraud in Florida.
"We are encouraged by the decline in questionable claims that we've seen recently, but by no means are we declaring victory in Florida," said NICB President and CEO Joe Wehrle. "Florida remains a hotbed for fraudulent activity, and we can't afford to ease up for a moment in our fight against those who would abuse the system and burden Florida consumers."
Visit the NICB Newsroom to read the full press release.
Anyone with information concerning insurance fraud or vehicle theft can report it by calling toll-free 800.TEL.NICB (800.835.6422) or submitting a form on our website.
About the National Insurance Crime Bureau: Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., the NICB is the nation's leading not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to combatting and preventing insurance crime through Intelligence, Analytics, and Operations; Education and Crime Prevention; and Strategy, Policy, and Advocacy. The NICB is supported by more than 1,200 property-casualty insurers, self-insureds, rental car, vehicle finance, and auto auctions. To learn more, visit www.nicb.org.