Mercury SIU Shines Light on Unexpected Insurance Fraud "People would likely be surprised to learn that some of their family members, closest friends and neighbors have committed insurance fraud," said Dan Bales, national director of special investigations for Mercury, which established one of the country's first SIUs in 1978
News Release Archive - News Releases | Mercury Insurance In this Q A, Bales, based in Southern California, gives insights into Mercury’s SIU while addressing industry trends and what consumers can do to help fight fraud Question: What types of fraud does Mercury investigate?
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Mercury SIU Reveals All Time Craziest Claims “I’m continually amazed by some people’s brazen, foolish attempts to cheat the system,” said Dan Bales, Mercury’s national director of special investigations
Insurance fraud: A $40 billion battle - Manteca Bulletin “Each year the average U S family is hit with $400 to $700 in increased premiums due to phony insurance payouts,” says Dan Bales, national director of special investigations for Mercury
Mercury General : Special Investigations Unit Shines a Light on . . . 'People would likely be surprised to learn that some of their family members, closest friends and neighbors have committed insurance fraud,' said Dan Bales, national director of special investigations for Mercury, which established one of the country's first SIUs in 1978