Fall surveillance in Michigan presents unique opportunities to obtain video of claimants demonstrating their true physical abilities for long periods of time, outside in public domain. For many Michigan casualty claimants who have a residence to care for, fall is that time when a number of things need to be done to prepare for winter … Fall Surveillance in Michigan Presents Unique Opportunities
Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson assembled a panel to investigate ways to reduce auto insurance fraud in Michigan. The panel determined that the State should create a special authority devoted to targeting auto insurance fraud. This panel also recommended that the state insurance department should have expanded powers to penalize people operating as insurance agents … Special Authority Needed to Target Auto Insurance Fraud in Michigan
In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, we will be closing at 2:00 p.m. on Friday the 29th and re-opening on Tuesday September 2nd at 9:00 a.m. We hope that everyone has a safe and fun filled end to the summer.
AAA of Michigan predicts that 34.7 million Americans are expected to travel for the Labor Day holiday. They also indicate that the number of Americans projected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday weekend is 1.3% higher than last year. Michigan will see much of that traffic as visitors from out … More Holiday Travel Expected To Bring More Michigan Auto Accidents And More Fraud
Good news, bad news. The NICB recently released it’s list of the most stolen vehicles in 2013, by make and model. A quick glance at the list tells the story; foreign economy sedans and domestic made pick up trucks dominate the list. The Honda Accord came in in first place but, speaking of Detroit, all three … Detroit Auto Thefts High But On The Decline
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
Sherlock Investigations is excited to be a sponsor of the 1st Annual Detroit Tigers Game and Networking Session to take place tomorrow at Comerica Park. A strong SIU community here in Michigan is a vital part of fighting insurance fraud, waste and abuse. We look forward to seeing many clients and friends at this unique, fun event.
Like many careers, being a surveillance investigator is not for everyone. Long hours sitting patiently, waiting and more waiting. Cold winters, excessively hot summers. No bathroom. Following someone inside a mall and having them look right at you. Following your subject in traffic congestion and not losing them. Once they get somewhere, you only have … Is Surveillance Right for You?
The National Insurance Crime Bureau issues a ranking of the top cities for auto theft called the Hot Spot report. In the 2013 Hot Sort report issued last month, Michigan only had one city in the top 100. Surprise: It’s Detroit coming in at 23. The next closest Michigan city is Flint which came in … Detroit is Michigan’s Only City in Top 100 for Auto Theft Claims
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