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An archive of news stories about insurance fraud.


October 26th, 2025

Over 1,200 boats are currently listed as stolen on the NZ Police database, and only about 14% are ever recovered. A costly gap caused by the absence of a national boat register.

October 16th, 2025

Insurer declines claim for $31,000 of items stolen from car

August 5th, 2025

A sophisticated cyber fraud and a liability claim

June 26th, 2025

Couple’s false claim leaves them uninsured

June 23rd, 2025

British car theft crisis pits manufacturers against high-tech gangs

May 24th, 2025

Modifications, Uber, not reading the terms: Common reasons why your insurance claim might be declined

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