UT Insurance News

Utah Insurance Fraud Reporting Guidance

The Utah Insurance Department has published guidance on how to report insurance fraud. The document outlines steps for consumers to provide details, maintain anonymity, and lists various channels for reporting, including the department's website, insurance companies, NICB, and Medicare/Medicaid fraud hotlines.

Insurance Fraud Increases Premiums for All Policyholders

The Utah Insurance Department issued a notice on November 18, 2025, detailing how insurance fraud leads to increased premiums for all policyholders. The notice outlines various types of fraud, including staged accidents, falsified claims, identity theft, and contractor scams, and explains their financial impact on consumers and essential services.

Insurance Fraud Warning Signs for Consumers

The Utah Insurance Department has issued guidance to consumers on how to identify and avoid insurance fraud. The document outlines warning signs to look for when buying insurance, filing a claim, after an accident, and when dealing with medical or repair services. It also advises consumers on how to report suspected fraud.

Utah Insurance News: AI and Digital Scams in Insurance Fraud

The Utah Insurance News published an article on November 20, 2025, highlighting the increasing threat of AI and digital scams in insurance fraud. The notice details how synthetic voices, deepfakes, and enhanced phishing are making fraud more sophisticated and harder to detect, impacting consumers through higher costs and eroding trust.

Utah Insurance Fraud Awareness Challenge

The Utah Insurance Department has published an 'Insurance Fraud Awareness Challenge' to test consumer knowledge of insurance fraud. The challenge includes multiple-choice questions covering the basics, types of fraud, and their impact, with answers provided at the end.