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Strategies for Finding Fraud FECA Claims: A Guide for Claims Specialists
Fraudulent and questionable claims under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) not only drain agency resources but also undermine the...
Educating School Staff to Identify Residency Fraud
Residency fraud in school districts is a growing concern as costs per student continues to rise, impacting resources, educational quality, and...
Mortgage QC Updates 2025
Fannie Mae’s July 2025 Quality Insider and Selling Guide updates bring significant enhancements to Mortgage QC requirements. These changes tighten...
Invoking 20 CFR §10.515: Ending Compensation When Claimants Can Return to Work
Knowing the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) and how to apply it. Doing so saves a Workers’ Compensation Specialist (WCS) time and money,...
The Role of Surveillance in Preventing Insurance Fraud and Abuse
When Do Insurance Companies Start Surveillance Surveillance often begins when claim details raise red flags—such as inconsistent reports, missed...
Leveraging Technology for Efficient Workplace Investigations
In today's fast-paced business environment, leveraging technology for efficient workplace investigations is more critical than ever. At Frasco®...
Knowing When to Pursue a Job Offer After the Claimant has Elected OPM Retirement Benefits
Does a Workers Compensation Specialist (WCS) continue pursuing a job offer when a claimant elects OPM benefits after the agency issued a job offer...
The Crucial Role of Occupancy Verification: Mortgage Quality & Compliance
What Is Occupancy Verification and Why It Matters In the fast-paced world of mortgage lending, ensuring loan quality and integrity remains paramount...
Closing the Loss Loop in Captives
Leveraging Investigative Services for Strategic Claims Management, Financial Performance, and Long-Term Sustainability Executive Summary Captive...
The Art of Investigation: Blending Public Records and Field Work
As an investigative firm, we understand the critical role that licensed private investigators (PIs) play in gathering essential information...
Best Practices for Effective FECA Claims Investigations
Why FECA Claims Investigation Matter The Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) provides critical benefits to federal employees who suffer...
Balancing Privacy and Security in Residency Investigations
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the need to allocate school district resources fairly and lawfully is more critical than ever....
Subrogation Claims: How Investigations Drive Recovery
What are Subrogation Claims? When a claimant is injured or experiences a loss due to a third party’s negligence, subrogation claims empower...
Addressing Drug Abuse in the Workplace: Investigative Strategies
In 2025, the challenge of drug abuse in the workplace remains a significant concern for employers. Addressing this issue effectively requires a...
Unlocking Value: How Investigative Services Empower Captive Insurance Programs
Captive insurance programs are continuing to grow in popularity. While attending the CICA conference earlier this year, I learned that while there...
Hidden Costs of Homeownership
When underwriting a mortgage, most lenders and servicers focus on a borrower's income, credit, and debt-to-income ratio. But what about the hidden...
HELOC Demand is Rising: What Mortgage Risk Teams Should Know
New home construction is at historic lows. Homeowners are hesitant to sell because of higher interest rates. As a result, the U.S. mortgage market...
The Importance of Forensic and Fraud Reviews: Mortgage Risk Mitigation
In today’s mortgage market, forensic and fraud reviews give lenders, servicers, and investors the insight they need to spot hidden danger and...
Where Licensed Private Investigators Retrieve Public Records for Research
As an investigative firm assisting legal professionals, we understand the critical role that public records play in evidence collection and jury...
Alive and Well? Death Verification for Claimants in Workers’ Compensation Cases
In workers' compensation case management, some of the most deceptively complex questions are also the simplest—like: Is the claimant still alive?...
2 Best Tools for FECA Chargeback Management
Effective Chargeback Management of workers’ compensation costs isn’t just about processing claims; it also demands constant oversight of chargeback...