Court ruling highlights discovery dispute in R16-million insurance claim
The High Court has dismissed challenges by a policyholder accused of defrauding Discovery Life of more than R16m in disability and income protection claims.
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Betrayal and greed: two chilling cases of insurance fraud-related murder
In one case, a woman orchestrated the killing of her cousin’s partner, and in the other, a couple lured and murdered a man, using his death to stage a life insurance scam.
Life insurers, investment companies report a 46% surge in fraud and dishonesty
The industry lost at least R175.9 million last year but prevented losses of R1.5 billion through enhanced detection efforts, says ASISA.
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A woman and her accomplice were each sentenced to 26 years in prison for murdering her uncle so she could benefit from his life cover.
Discovery Insure faces social media uproar after personal data breach
Criminals are impersonating policyholders and requesting copies of their policy schedules and claims histories.
Man defrauds Santam while in prison for defrauding Mutual and Federal
Oudtshoorn Regional Court sentences husband to 26 years’ imprisonment and his wife and accomplice to 7 years for a ‘well-planned scheme’.
