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Industry leaders say bogus claims rose 14% last year, pushing up premiums for all customersAn insurance fraudster who pocketed more than £14,000 for the supposed theft of Lego sets, fishing gear and gaming consoles was behind one of last year’s most high-profile bogus claims. Investigators uncovered £1.
Published October 6, 2026 · Category: News
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Industry leaders say bogus claims rose 14% last year, pushing up premiums for all customers
An insurance fraudster who pocketed more than £14,000 for the supposed theft of Lego sets, fishing gear and gaming consoles was behind one of last year’s most high-profile bogus claims.
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Investigators uncovered £1.34bn of fraud in 2025, a 14% increase on the year before, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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Industry leaders say bogus claims rose 14% last year, pushing up premiums for all customersAn insurance fraudster who pocketed more than £14,000 for the supposed theft of Lego sets, fishing gear and gaming consoles was behind one of last year’s most high-profile bogus claims.Investigators uncovered £1.34bn of fraud in 2025, a 14% increase on the year before, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Continue reading...
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