39% increase in fraudulent insurance claims detected by Aviva, primarily in motor insurance.

39% rise in bogus insurance claims detected by major insurer Aviva, with 30 claims totalling £318k daily. 66% of suspect claims involve motor insurance, including injury and vehicle damage. Aviva has seen a growth in motor damage fraud as criminals adapt tactics post-whiplash clampdown in 2021. To combat this, Aviva has increased the number of employees investigating fraud and provided counter-fraud training for staff.