Auto insurance frauds are driving up New York driver rates, community groups are fighting back

New York Daily News – April 18, 2011

An increase in auto insurance fraud helped push New York's already sky-high rates up 4% last year, the Daily News has learned. To keep costs under control, Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes is joining an industry-backed coalition of elected officials, community groups and businesses to fight back. Hynes and the group, Fraud Costs NY, are pressing lawmakers to make it a felony when fraudsters stage accidents to cash in on the no-fault insurance payouts.

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  1. Encourages fast and fair dispute settlements
  2. Supports adequate time for fraud investigations
  3. Institutes tougher penalties for insurance fraud
  4. Combats excessive medical charges