Industry leaders say bogus claims rose 14% last year, pushing up premiums for all customers
An insurance fraudster who pocketed more than £14,000 for the supposed theft of Lego sets, fishing gear and gaming consoles was behind one of last year’s most high-profile bogus claims.
Investigators uncovered £1.34bn of fraud in 2025, a 14% increase on the year before, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/06/lego-insurance-scam-highlights-uk-fraud
Author : Julia Kollewe
Publish date : 2026-10-06 13:07:00
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