Normally Michigan and metro-Detroit receive snow on 10 of the 31 days in January with averages over a foot or accumulation. In 2014 that number was much higher, and accordingly we filmed a lot of casualty claimants out shoveling snow and cleaning off cars. Occasionally we even get those dedicated homeowners who are filmed shoveling … January in Michigan Brings Little Snow But Strong Surveillance Results
Michigan in January can be bad. Last year alone, the cold, ice and snow was so sever that everyone suffered, the economy came off the rails and life here was anything but usual for several weeks. The good news is, thus far 2015 has little to resemble 2014. With only a few days reaching below … Colder Weather Not A Factor in Michigan Casualty Claims Surveillance So Far This Year
One thing that the Holiday Season produces a lot of is diversity. For almost everyone the holiday season creates many activities and changes everyone’s schedules and patterns of activity. This can lead to some frustration for the investigator in the field, but also creates many unique opportunities to observe a claimant doing something that they … Holiday Surveillance Produces Unique Opportunities
The reality of insurance claim surveillance footage is that actual video of what someone is doing is very compelling and powerful evidence. In instances where a claimant is observed and documented, the insurance carrier, and very likely a supervisor within that claims department, will review the footage and use it to evaluate if the observed … Insurance Claim Surveillance Footage That Is “Out of Context”
In a recent Google search about casualty claims surveillance tactics, one of our team noted that most of the information that comes up on the first five pages was posted by plaintiff lawyers. Many of them nationwide seem to love the idea of warning their prospective clients about the possibility of surveillance being conducted on … Disinformation posted by some plaintiff firms about casualty claims surveillance
For those of you who prefer to schedule surveillance in conjunction with an IME, here are some quick tips to help improve the outcome. Let us know if transportation is being provided. It makes it easier on the investigator when establishing our initial surveillance position but more importantly, some of the transportation companies will be … Surveillance on IME Day
Who really pays the bill for insurance Fraud? We all do: insurance companies, policy holders, taxpayers and the general public all end up paying through increased insurance rates, higher taxes, and inflated prices for consumer goods and services. NICB estimates that property and casualty based insurance fraud cost Americans $30 billion per year. In comparison, … Michigan Insurance Fraud Costs Everyone
We are hiring! We are looking to add multiple surveillance investigator positions in SE Michigan. We encourage everyone to forward on our latest job posting to friends and associates who may know a qualified applicant. If you know someone already working in the industry who may be looking for an opportunity to be part of … Michigan Surveillance Investigators Wanted
Technology may change. The way we live will change too. One thing that does not change is the fact that a claimant demonstrating his or her true abilities and capabilities is still the best option when investigating fraudulent casualty claims in Michigan. Yes, privacy is the number one concern when it come to surveillance, but … Surveillance remains the best option when investigating fraudulent casualty claims in Michigan
Michigan Private Investigator Position: Sherlock Investigations has been growing and continues to need additional members to join our team. We have career opportunities for private investigator positions in both our surveillance team and on our inside background investigations team. The surveillance position is an excellent opportunity for anyone with surveillance experience, particularly in the insurance … Michigan Private Investigator Positions Open For Surveillance and Background Investigations
Last month the Louisiana Attorney General’s office charged 20 personal care attendants with insurance fraud as part of Medicare fraud scheme. As more law enforcement attention is being focused on attendant care fraud within the scope of Medicare abuse, in PIP states like Michigan, attendant care fraud and abuse is an ever present part of … Costly fraud necessitates need for increase Michigan attendant care claims surveillance
Private Investigator Job: Sherlock Investigations is looking for experienced surveillance investigators looking to join an investigative team that values excellence, pays well and supports it’s people. This position will require almost no travel outside the SE Michigan area. If you or someone you know is interested in joining, please direct them to our job posting … Private Investigator Job: Experienced Insurance Claims Surveillance Investigator Wanted for SE Michigan Region