In the most recent edition of the Michigan Chapter of IASIU’s newsletter, our Dan Klimek and Brian Coykendall, both subject matter experts in the area of surveillance and proper insurance claims investigations, authored an exceptional piece on three simple ways of optimizing casualty surveillance opportunities on insurance claims in Michigan. The article focuses on video … Optimizing Casualty Surveillance
The Importance of Verifying Where a Claimant Lives Before Initiating Surveillance In Michigan, the overwhelming majority of private investigation agencies that conduct insurance claims related surveillance have the same business model: use the lowest possible cost investigators to conduct the surveillance and use an administrative person to “set up” the cases and make the decisions … The Importance of Verifying Where a Claimant Lives Before Initiating Surveillance
6 Tips for More Successful Summer Casualty Surveillance in Michigan Use these six tips to get the most out of summer time casualty surveillance of claimants in Michigan. Sherlock Investigations is a leader in casualty surveillance for the insurance industry. If you are considering surveillance in Michigan this summer, please contact one of our team … 6 Tips for More Successful Summer Casualty Surveillance in Michigan
Does your private investigator give you an actual plan of action BEFORE they spend your money? Chances are, unless your go-to investigation agency is Sherlock Investigations, the answer is no. At Sherlock we think a little differently and a lot more frequently than most agencies. Before we commit any of our client’s money, we develop … Surveillance Plan Of Action
In many auto injury related casualty claims, an injured (and sometimes allegedly injured) claimant will utilize a medical transportation company to get around. Even when they are not using a transportation company regularly, we often find the they do so specifically when attending a medical appointment, legal appointment or independent medical evaluation. What many claims … Is the Claimant’s Transportation Company Conducting Counter Surveillance
The reason why most adjusters feel all insurance claims investigators are the same is because, well, they are. Although within the PI world this is not a politically correct thing to say, the truth (albeit painful) must be told. Please understand that this is a generalization, but it holds true for most private investigative agencies. … Why Most Adjusters Feel All Insurance Claims Investigators Are The Same
Michigan auto insurance fraud is a daily part of life. Many of us give little if any though to auto insurance fraud as we go about our day. If the thought comes up, it is usually when we review our auto insurance premium. Unfortunately, there is a subculture in our state of bad operators who … Michigan Auto Insurance Fraud is a Daily Part of Life
Preparing for surveillance isn’t just about making sure you have a full tank of gas and a fully charged camera. For a field investigator, the preparation starts before the next assignment is even received. In talking with industry veterans at Sherlock Investigations about their preparation for various field assignments, one thing is clear; they like … Preparing for Surveillance
We are proud to announce that 16 Sherlock Investigations Team Members to participate in Bottomless Toy Chest Bowling Fundraiser this year. The event helps raise money for toys and activities for children who are hospitalized and receiving treatment for critical illnesses like cancer. The bowling event is open to the public and helps raise money … 16 Sherlock Investigations Team Members to participate in Bottomless Toy Chest Bowling Fundraiser!
Each season seems to have its own unique attributes that call for changes in how a professional insurance defense private investigator has to approach Michigan PIP surveillance. Fall brings the end to vacations for most, the return to school (which greatly impacts those claimants with children), far less sun in the sky and new outdoor … Fall Changes Approach to Michigan PIP Surveillance
When a government agency decides to get in the way of your investigation. Much attention has been focused on the Rowan County, KY clerk who is refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples. This brings to mind an unfortunately regular occurrence that we, as licensed private investigators working on complex claims investigations and background … When a government agency decides to get in the way of your investigation
(June 17, 2015) — The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and leading provider of anti-fraud training and education, is pleased to award Paul Dank, of Detroit, Michigan, the globally preferred Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential. In order to become a CFE, Dank has met a stringent set of criteria and passed a … Paul Dank Earns CFE Credential