DWF Counter Fraud team celebrates a series of wins at the Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards 2023

The DWF Counter Fraud team celebrated four award wins and high commendations in a further three categories, including:

Wins

1. Claims Collaboration of the Year – Aviva and DWF for the trailblazing decision set in the Khan v Aviva case where the Judge agreed to allow similar fact evidence to be used to prove systemic rehabilitation layering. 
2.  Rising Star – Joe O'Gorman - for the extensive work that Joe has done – specifically on rehabilitation but generally in regards to intelligence and fraud investigations.
3.  Unsung Hero of the Year – Joanne Baker – for her work in innovating services to tackle fraud and for her extensive work in dealing with adverse claims behaviours arising from the Reforms. 
4.  Insurance Claims Star of the Year – Craig Budworth – for Craig's drive to tackle Organised Fraud and assistance he has provided to clients over the Reforms.

Highly commended

• Combatting Fraud Collaboration of the Year – Allianz and DWF – for the great work that Allianz / DWF have done in combatting the fraudulent Cavity Wall insulation claims. 
•  Fraud Intelligence Team of the Year – specifically focussing on the work that DWF has done on the growing trend of additional injuries / layering pursued by Claimant Solicitors and for establishing pioneering case decisions – Kerseviciene v Quadri.   
•  Fraud Investigation Team of the Year – independent – for DWF's work in bringing the industry together in virtual Whiplash Round Tables to collaborate / discuss adverse behaviours seen as a result of the Whiplash Reforms. 

Lorraine Carolan, Global Head of Fraud said "Delighted that DWF's Counter Fraud team won four awards and received three highly commended at the Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards. I am immensely proud of our whole team and the work that they do in constantly looking to innovate and achieve groundbreaking work in tackling fraudsters and adverse behaviours. Specifically great to see a win and highly commended for collaboration with our fantastic clients Aviva and Allianz and that individuals in the team have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to combatting fraud / adverse behaviours notably Joe O'Gorman, Jo Baker and Craig Budworth."

The spread of accolades highlights DWF's excellent relationship with key clients Aviva and Allianz, and the talent onboard at DWF with three individual wins for the team.

These achievements are a reflection of the work carried out by our Counter Fraud team and the strong relationships that we have built with renowned clients, without whom our success would not happen. Read more about our Fraud services here.