Florida Division of Insurance Fraud

The law enforcement detectives of the Division of Insurance Fraud also investigate viatical settlement application fraud, defalcations of escrow funds held in trust by title insurance firms, and non-Medicaid related health care fraud.

In Fiscal Year 2008/2009, cases presented for prosecution by The Division of Insurance Fraud resulted in more than $34 million in court ordered restitution.

According to the Coalition's 2007-2008 statistics, Florida ranks in the top four (4) among all states’ fraud divisions and bureaus in key measurements of success: Florida's Division of Insurance Fraud continues to lead the fight against insurance fraud under the leadership of Colonel John Askins.

During Fiscal year 2008/2009, investigative efforts by The Division of Insurance Fraud resulted in 982 cases presented for prosecution, 834 arrests, and 532 convictions.

Also during Fiscal Year 2008/2009, The Division of Insurance Fraud received and reviewed 12,084 insurance fraud referrals and opened 1,971 cases for investigation.