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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Vicky Shaw

Bogus insurance claims worth £233m detected by Aviva in 2025

Aviva said it detected more than 105,000 fraudulent insurance applications in 2025, with a growing proportion of activity linked to ghost broking (Dominic Lipinski/PA) - (PA Archive)

Aviva said it identified more than 18,400 suspect claims across its brands last year, including Direct Line, with a value of £233 million.

The fraud claims level was a record for the insurer, although this is the first year that Aviva has reported combined fraud figures including Direct Line brands.

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