There were 46,667 motorcycles reported stolen in 2011 compared with 49,791 in 2010—a decline of 6 percent, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The theft rate averages out to one theft every 11 minutes. All data is from theft …
The wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes in Oklahoma in July and August have prompted a warning from the Oklahoma Insurance Department and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). In a joint effort to protect consumers, the Oklahoma Insurance Department …
There was a 20 percent increase in QCs during the first half of 2012 compared with 2011, and a 25 percent increase when compared with the first half of 2010, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s report of questionable …
A new anti-fraud partnership uniting the public and private insurers creates a strong force multiplier and national strategy to increase upward pressure on fraud rings and downward pressure on medical premiums, the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud said. “A dawning era …
NICB reviewed slip and fall claims referred between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2011 and found an increase of of 12 percent in questionable claims referrals. In 2010, there were 1,944 referrals; in 2011, there were 2,168. The five …
A new report says Ohio leads the states in the number of property insurance claims made for the theft of metals such as copper pipes and wiring. The Dayton Daily News reports the National Insurance Crime Bureau says Ohio property …
Over the two year timeframe from 2009 to 2011 there was a 19 percent increase in the number of questionable claims referred to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), according to a report released today. Its 2011 questionable claims (QC) …
For over 25 years, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has published Hot Wheels, an annual report of America’s 10 most stolen vehicles. While popular expectations have been that newer, more expensive vehicles would top the list, the data has …
Once again, New Year’s Day was the leading holiday for reported vehicle thefts in 2010, according to an analysis by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Christmas Day repeats as the holiday with the fewest reported vehicle thefts. While Americans …
There was a 7 percent increase in questionable claims (QCs) reported through the third quarter of 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). A 20 percent increase was reported over …