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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysIFD&391

Training on Insurance Fraud Detection & Prevention

Professional course on insurance fraud focusing on detection, investigation, and risk management.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

Insurance fraud is a growing challenge that leads to significant financial losses and reputational damage for insurers. Detecting and preventing fraud requires a proactive approach, combining data analysis, strong internal controls, and effective investigation techniques.

This course provides a practical understanding of insurance fraud risks and equips participants with tools to detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activities. It covers fraud indicators, investigation methods, data analytics, and internal control systems to strengthen fraud management frameworks.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Insurance claims and underwriting professionals
  • Fraud investigators and compliance officers
  • Internal auditors
  • Risk management professionals
  • Law enforcement and regulatory personnel
Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify types of insurance fraud and red flags
  • Apply fraud detection and investigation techniques
  • Utilize data analytics for fraud detection
  • Implement fraud prevention and control measures
  • Strengthen organizational anti-fraud frameworks
Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Insurance Fraud

  • Overview of insurance fraud
  • Types of fraud (claims fraud, underwriting fraud, internal fraud)
  • Fraud trends and impact
  • Case Study: Real-world fraud cases
  • Practical: Identifying fraud indicators

Module 2: Fraud Detection Techniques

  • Red flags and warning signs
  • Data analysis and fraud detection tools
  • Pattern recognition and anomaly detection
  • Use of technology in fraud detection
  • Workshop: Fraud detection scenarios
  • Practical: Data analysis exercise

Module 3: Fraud Investigation & Evidence Gathering

  • Investigation processes and methodologies
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Evidence collection and documentation
  • Legal considerations in investigations
  • Role Play: Conducting fraud interviews
  • Case Study: Fraud investigation

Module 4: Fraud Prevention & Internal Controls

  • Designing anti-fraud policies
  • Internal controls and risk management
  • Fraud prevention strategies
  • Staff awareness and training
  • Workshop: Developing a fraud prevention plan
  • Case Study: Control failures

Module 5: Reporting, Compliance & Emerging Trends

  • Fraud reporting and regulatory requirements
  • Collaboration with law enforcement
  • Emerging fraud risks and trends
  • Continuous improvement in fraud management
  • Capstone Exercise: Fraud detection and prevention strategy
Impact

Where the change lands

Individual Impact

  • Improved fraud detection and investigation skills
  • Enhanced analytical and critical thinking abilities
  • Increased confidence in handling fraud cases
  • Strong understanding of fraud prevention techniques

Organizational Impact

  • Reduced financial losses due to fraud
  • Strengthened internal controls and compliance
  • Improved fraud detection capabilities
  • Enhanced organizational integrity and trust

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

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It covers fraud identification, detection, investigation, and prevention strategies.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Insurance Fraud Detection & Prevention in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.