FIMAT  has created the first available, self-study, Orientation Program For Integral Anti-Fraud Personnel required by California's Special Investigation Unit ("SIU") Regulations, Sections 2698.49, et seq.

The program covers all of the required courses of study specified by the Regulations, including, but not limited to:

The anti-fraud training program includes instruction on:

(1) The function and purpose of the SIU.

(2) Introduction/review of the written procedures established by the SIU regarding the identification, documentation and referral of incidents of suspected fraud to the SIU.

(3) Identification and recognition of red flags or red flag events.

(4) Any changes to current procedures for identifying, documenting and referring incidents of suspected insurance fraud to the SIU.

(5) Fraud Division insurance fraud reporting requirements.

(6) Introduction and review of existing and new, emerging insurance fraud trends.

FIMAT also provides for its clients the anti-fraud orientation program for use of all SIU and integral anti-fraud personnel within thirty (30) days after hire. The course is available so that the insurer can provide anti-fraud training to SIU and integral antifraud personnel on an annual basis.

FIMAT maintains the records of the anti-fraud training provided to all staff by reviewing and grading the tests submitted by each person taking the orientation program. The records shall be prepared at the time training is provided and will be maintained and available for inspection by the California Department of Insurance. In addition FIMAT will provide every successful course taker with a certificate of completion.

Other Available Courses That Will Be Provided At Your Location

FIMAT presently has available three and six hour courses on the following subjects approved by the State Bar of California for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirements:

FIMAT through its partner, ClaimSchool, Inc., is dedicated to the continuing education of the insurance professional with an emphasis on fraud. It was designed to provide insurers and those in the business of insurance the tools necessary to maintain a professional staff.

FIMAT provides Education Programs that include:

1. Customized on-site training courses, seminars and workshops tailored to the needs of your company.
2. The preparation of training and education materials customized to your needs.
3. Training of claims personnel to perform functions now assigned to outside counsel.

FIMAT was founded and dedicated to the Insurance Professional to capitalize on FIMAT's  more than 100 years of practical investigative experience and ClaimSchool, Inc.’s training and insurance coverage expertise.

FIMAT training complements the in-house Training and Education Department of insurance professionals with:

 Training tailored to the unique needs of the Insurance Professional. The client selects the course topics, contents and materials; chooses the emphasis placed on the materials presented; and select all locations and times for training.

Versatility — Course emphasis is placed on the Insurance Professional's:

•    Special and unique policy wordings.

          • Unique book of business.

• Specialty line of business.

• A particular cause of loss.

Practicality — Instructors are specialists in all phases of insurance fraud, insurance and insurance investigation. Each course is a standalone topic that the students can implement immediately in the field.

Reduced Travel Dollars — Instructors travel to the students.

Minimum Downtime — Class scheduling is flexible and tailored to your personnel commitments.