2025 Gold Sponsors
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​19th Annual NEIASIU Seminar
June 2-3, 2026
Keynote Speaker
Kevin Gallagher
NICB
Northeast Region Director of Operations
“Collaboration:
Intelligence Sharing & Working Together”
Agenda/Class/Speaker information is now available!​​​​​​​
Webinars From the International*
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*Free to International Members; all others $50 per course
Webinars From the International*
*Free to International Members; all others $50 per course
Closing the Loop on Fraud & Stolen Vehicle Claims with LPR Data Intelligence
March 11, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Speaker: Michael Villanova, Hiram Johnson, and Jason Fiack of DRN
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Fraud, delayed investigations, and slow recoveries continue to challenge insurers across the country. Despite advances in analytics and automation, many carriers still rely on manual reviews, outdated databases, or self-reported information. These gaps in visibility and efficiency lead to higher costs, longer claim cycles, and greater fraud exposure.
This webinar will explore how License Plate Recognition (LPR) intelligence from DRN is transforming fraud detection and stolen-vehicle investigations. With over 500 million monthly vehicle scans across 300 U.S. markets, DRN delivers actionable, verifiable insights that help insurers confirm facts, accelerate claims, and improve recovery outcomes.
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Webinars From the International*
*Free to International Members; all others $50 per course
Commercial Auto Fraud- Detection & Risk Management Strategies
March 25, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Speaker: Lin Werkheiser of Command Investigations
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Commercial auto exposures present an attractive target for organized fraud due to the high policy limits available and the ease with which criminals can identify commercial vehicles on the road.
Key Fraud Schemes:
- Drive-Down / Wave-On collisions.
- Sudden Stop events.
- Multi-Party Swoop & Squat schemes.
- Insured driver involvement.
- Med Pay / UM abuse.
- Staged pedestrian losses.
- Legitimate accidents exploited through inflated damages or jump-in passengers.
Organized Fraud Activity:
Fraud networks operate across multiple states, leveraging runners, cappers, attorneys, and medical providers to coordinate large-scale staged accident programs.
Effective Countermeasures:
- Use of on-board video (front and rear cameras).
- Telematics and driver behavior monitoring.
- Immediate, thorough driver statements.
- Extensive scene and post-scene photography.
- Preservation of nearby video.
- ISO searches, medical canvassing, surveillance.
- Accident reconstruction and depositions.
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Webinars From the International*
*Free to International Members; all others $50 per course
Agentic AI in SIU: Lessons Learned and What Investigators Need to Know
April 15, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Speaker: Evgeny Aleksandrov of Pilotbird and Delpha DiGiacomo of Zurich North America
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Fraud doesn't wait — and neither can your team. This session explores how agentic AI is reshaping how SIU analysts work, moving claims teams from manual, time intensive research to faster, more confident analysis — all from the desktop.
We'll hear directly from both a leading VP SIU and an applied AI innovator about the journey has actually looked like, how the tools are being used day-to-day, and what investigators need to understand to get the most out of them. The focus is on practical application: how to use these tools effectively, where they fit into an existing SIU workflow, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
We'll also discuss striking the right balance between AI-driven efficiencies and the irreplaceable expertise of an experienced investigator — because the goal isn't to automate the analyst, it's to empower them at the desktop.
Whether you're actively using AI co-pilot tools or just beginning to explore the landscape, you'll leave with grounded, practitioner-led perspectives on where agentic AI adds real value for SIU teams.
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Webinars From the International*
*Free to International Members; all others $50 per course
CIFI Exam Prep
June 3, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Speaker: Jolene Nell of TruStage
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If you are considering taking the CIFI exam, you do not want to miss this FREE training event!
Join the Certification Team for a one-hour, live training webinar designed to prepare you to earn your CIFI designation and enhance your knowledge as a SIU Investigator. This concise, high-impact session reviews key subject areas covered on the exam, highlights core investigative concepts, and reinforces essential legal, ethical, and procedural standards. Participants gain clarity on exam structure, question formats, and effective test-taking strategies—ensuring they are prepared to sit for the CIFI exam.
Ideal for SIU professionals ready to earn the CIFI designation, this one-hour preparation course sharpens knowledge, strengthens readiness, and positions candidates for success as they take the next step in advancing their fraud investigation expertise.
BONUS: Current CIFI holders may attend this training and earn a 1-hour credit towards their CIFI Recertification requirement!
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Our Chapter
Upcoming Meetings & Events
The New England Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigation Units is a non-profit organization made up of insurance industry fraud investigators, state and federal employees, law enforcement, fire, and other anti-fraud personnel from both the private and public sectors who are dedicated to fighting insurance fraud throughout New England.
We strive to provide the highest level of education and training to our members while promoting awareness of the insurance fraud problem here in the Northeast. Through our relationship with our International parent organization (IASIU) we are able to offer industry recognized certification programs and continuing education credits for both these programs as well as some state mandated CEUs for adjusters.
We welcome you to learn more about our organization and join the fight against insurance fraud.
IFM Conference 2026
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Date: March 1-4, 2026
Location: Arizona Grand Resort and Spa
8000 South Arizona Grand E Phoenix, Arizona 85044
2026 IFPA Insurance Fraud Conference
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Date: April 16-17, 2026
Location: Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center, Pocono Manor, PA
2026 NEIASIU Annual Seminar
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Date: June 2-3, 2026
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Leominster, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA 01453
37th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference
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Date: July 12-17, 2026
Location: Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center; 415 Summer St Boston, MA 02210
2026 IASIU Annual Conference
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Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026 - Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Location: Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando, Florida
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