[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 189 (Friday, November 30, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1584]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE COALITION AGAINST INSURANCE FRAUD

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                         HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 30, 2018

  Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Coalition 
Against Insurance Fraud on their 25th Anniversary.
  The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud represents a wide array of 
consumer groups, insurance companies, and government agencies in 
combating all forms of insurance fraud. Among these groups, the 
Coalition's membership includes several companies from Ohio. Cincinnati 
Insurance and Great American Insurance are both based in my hometown of 
Cincinnati. It also includes Nationwide Insurance Company, based in 
Columbus. These organizations work together through the Coalition 
Against Insurance Fraud to empower public and private groups against 
our nation's proliferating fraud problem.
  Contrary to popular myth, insurance fraud is not a victimless crime. 
In fact, common fraud schemes often prey specifically upon the innocent 
and vulnerable. Fraud causes everyone's insurance premiums to rise, and 
those who commit fraud are estimated to steal at least $80 billion a 
year.
  I understand the Coalition has helped enact more than 100 state anti-
fraud laws and educate millions of Americans on how to protect 
themselves against damaging schemes. I also understand the Coalition 
conducts research studies for decision-makers like myself to more 
effectively target and prevent fraud as we consider relevant policy. I 
am grateful for the Coalition's efforts to protect Americans from 
fraud.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope you'll join me in congratulating the Coalition 
Against Insurance Fraud on 25 years of advice, education, and 
assistance to the American public and lawmakers alike. Truth and 
honesty matter.

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