Bransky received 51 months in prison in 1998. Fighting Back Insurance Companies Respond Fraud-busting units. Most insurers have made fighting fraud a priority, more than tripling anti-fraud spending in recent years. Most insurers have created special fraud-busting units, often staffed by former detectives and police officers. Many insurers actively educate consumers how to detect and protect against fraud, and often sponsor active fraud hotlines so people can phone in tips.
Most insurers train employees and alert insurance agents to spot fraud.
Track down cheaters. The NICB is increasing the number of fraud convictions by gathering detailed data about suspected fraud crimes, and referring them for prosecution. The NICB also runs a national consumer fraud hotline. Pressure More fraud bureaus. State insurance regulators have created 37 fraud bureaus in 45 states, whose job is to investigate and hunt down fraud.