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The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has appointed Andrew Gill as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its new counter fraud and scams function.
This newly established unit will focus on detecting organised fraud networks and identifying emerging fraud trends and scams within the industry.
The unit will work with ICA members to gather intelligence on organised fraud, enhancing insurers’ abilities to detect and prevent insurance fraud. Additionally, it will collaborate with government bodies and agencies to support broader efforts to combat fraud and scams.
Andrew Hall, CEO of the ICA, expressed his enthusiasm for Gill’s appointment, stating, “On behalf of the Insurance Council and its members, I welcome Andrew to the counter fraud and scam team, where I know his years of knowledge and expertise will be a great asset in guiding this important work.”
He adds, “Andrew will lead the new function as it becomes a standalone entity, external to the ICA, working with insurers to reduce the cost of fraud and scams to insurance customers and the community.”
Gill brings over 25 years of experience in the financial crime sector to his new role. Previously, he served as Director of Forensic at McGrathNicol for three years. He also served as Fraud Operations Manager at Forensic Data Analytics and spent over 24 years as a Detective Sergeant in the fraud and cybercrime squad of the New South Wales Police.
Gill explains, “Organised fraud is costing the insurance industry millions of dollars each year, and this cost is reflected in everybody’s insurance premiums.
“By reducing fraud, we can have an impact on the cost of a premium and ensure that insurance customers are not paying for the unlawful and unfair acts of organised crime.
“I look forward to starting in this new role and working alongside the Insurance Council and its members to reduce the impact of insurance fraud,” Gill concludes.
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