Program areas at NICB
Investigations - Nicb's investigative efforts produced 2,225 prosecutive administrative actions (paa) related to medical fraud, 2,967 in the commercial fraud segment, and 3,623 in the organized vehicle Crime segment.
Data analytics - published 812 medaware alerts, disseminated 294 suspect vehicle leads for investigation and potential recovery.
Geospatial imagery - provided Insurance industry and first responders with geospatial support and analytics throughout 2022 catastrophic events. In 2022, Nicb provided location information to assist gic's collection of imagery for six tornados causing damage throughout the midwest and southeastern united states, as well as three floods in the midwest, and two fires and one earthquake in the west. Nicb also provided direct support to emergency responsders, law enforcement and the Insurance industry throughout hurricane ian, in which ian caused over half a million Insurance claims in Florida alone. Overall, in 2022 Nicb responded to 20 catastrophes, resulting in the publication of 25 event alerts and 89 alerts on potential fraud.
Learning and development - the Nicb learning & development department provided numerous training offerings to member companies, law enforcement and key stakeholders. Training programs included virtual instructor-led fraudsmart training to 3,500 participants, specialized academies and conferences to 731 attendees and in-person training to 37,000 partners. In addition, over 153,000 individuals enrolled in the National Insurance Crime training academy (nicta) platform for on-demand elearning courses which covered a wide array of Insurance Crime and fraud topics.
Communications and strategy, policy & government affairs - Nicb led engaged in legislative/regulatory efforts in conjunction with members, trade groups, and anti-fraud groups in various states on issues involving auto theft, catalytic converter theft, auto glass fraud, towing, counterfeit airbags, and data sharing. Testified before the united states senate and provided policy recommendations regarding National vehicle Crime trends; tracked and lobbied consumer data privacy bills in 25 states, and secured amendments in Virginia, Connecticut, new york, Ohio, Washington state, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Iowa. Worked with communications to geneate proclamations issued by governors in three states formally recognizing Nicb's contractor fraud awareness week leveraged data, intelligence, and partnerships to create 22 public affairs campaigns aligned with topics relevant to members, law enforcement, and industry partners, including campaigns on vehicle and contractor fraud.