Study of State Ins Fraud Bureaus

This study is a snapshot of the state agencies charged with detecting, deterring and, in some cases, prosecuting insurance fraud. The purpose of this research is to achieve a greater understanding of the structure, responsibility and overall activity of insurance fraud bureaus across the United States. This project focuses on insurance fraud bureaus that were established through legislation. The 41 bureaus surveyed are in states that represent more than 78% of the U.S. population. To obtain the information contained in this report, written survey forms (see Appendix) were sent to 46 state fraud units in February 2001. A total of 41 completed surveys were returned.