The Firm has the depth of experience needed to manage the developments of an insurance fraud case from inception through prosecution to the fullest extent of the law in both civil and criminal courts.
In addition to our anti-fraud efforts in claims cases our attorneys also represent insurers in pursuing recovery through the criminal process when premium fraud occurs. We work directly with prosecutors to aggressively pursue employers who have used fraudulent means to obtain workers' compensation insurance.
The MKRS Fraud Unit works with clients to determine which cases may qualify for prosecution and further develop these cases as an effective and solid case package to be submitted to the Division of Insurance Fraud, Offices of the State Attorney, or the United States Attorney's Office. The MKRS Fraud Unit stays in constant communication with the Division of Insurance Fraud and prosecutors to provide on-going support and to keep all cases on track.
The MKRS Fraud Unit's uniquely focused knowledge and experience in the anti-fraud arena assists companies in navigating the intricacies of all governmental reporting for the state. As an added service MKRS will prepare and file the annual anti-fraud plan pursuant to FSS 626.989 for workers' compensation carriers and annual anti-fraud plan filing under Rule 69d-2 required for all insurance carriers in the State of Florida . The Fraud Unit reviews currently filed anti-fraud plans and advises on proper compliance.
The Fraud Unit provides the necessary training to be in compliance with Rule 69d-2 and FSS 626.989 in the State of Florida .
Moreover, as part of our overall Fraud Unit practices, MKRS has extensive investigative capabilities. Our capabilities draw on both traditional legal skills as well as extensive criminal investigative experience. The Fraud Unit's Investigative Services offer sophisticated investigations in both the civil and criminal arena directed by the former Chief of the Florida Division of Insurance Fraud/ Bureau of Workers' Compensation Fraud. The firm's efficient investigative practices are highly cost-effective and can reduce clients' overall investigation costs.
The MKRS Fraud Unit is available as a contracted SIU department fulfilling all the duties and requirements of an in-house SIU unit for a fraction of the on-site costs. The Fraud Unit offers case management and investigation on all civil and criminal fraud cases. The Unit conducts all anti-fraud filing, reporting and training as required by FSS 626.989 and Rule 69d-2. The MKRS Fraud Unit will act as an active and effective liaison between the client and the Division of Insurance and the state prosecutors.
