British Columbia auto insurer estimates more than 10% of claims have 'element of fraud or exaggeration'

British Columbia auto insurer estimates more than 10% of claims have ‘element of fraud or exaggeration’

The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia announced Thursday its investigation units last year advanced 131 fraud-related charges to crown attorneys, noting that DNA evidence was used to prove an ICBC customer prohibited from driving was actually behind the wheel at the time of an accident, while another customer with only basic auto coverage was caught trying to buy optional additional coverage after a collision.

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British Columbia auto insurer estimates more than 10% of claims have ‘element of fraud or exaggeration’