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fraud: fraud division overview

Mission Statement
To protect the public from economic loss and distress by actively investigating and arresting those who commit insurance fraud and to reduce the overall incidence of insurance fraud through anti-fraud outreach to the public, private and governmental sectors.


District Attorney Program Report
Under the direction of the Insurance Commissioner of the State of California, the California Department of Insurance (CDI) administers the grant program and the distribution of funds for enhanced investigation and prosecution of workers' compensation insurance fraud by local district attorneys.
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Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Program
During the 1920s, most states, including California, accepted a new social insurance program known as workers' compensation. In California, workers' compensation insurance is a no-fault system.
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Automobile Insurance Fraud Program
The Fraud Division coordinates automobile insurance fraud investigations statewide, provides assistance to law enforcement agencies and presents prosecutable automobile fraud...
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Property, Life and Casualty Insurance
Fraud Program Funding for the Property, Life and Casualty Insurance Fraud Program is derived from an annual assessment at $1,300 per licensed insurance company.
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Healthcare and Disability Insurance
Fraud Program Insurance Code Section 1872.85 specifically authorizes the Fraud Division to conduct investigations regarding healthcare and disability fraud.
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Special Investigative Unit (SIU) Compliance Review Office
The primary responsibilities of the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) Compliance Review Office are to inspect insurance companies to ensure regulatory compliance...
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