2. As members of the internal Sedgwick CMS fraud prevention resource group, they will offer Sedgwick CMS clients advanced in-house options for customized, calibrated responses to potentially fraudulent claims. Clients can benefit from right-level remedies that may be less costly and more convenient than a referral to an outsourced investigative firm. Additionally, the company says that cases requiring assignment for full-scale surveillance can be pre-qualified with a high level of assurance.

3. As key contributors to a Sedgwick CMS product development initiative, they will work with Sedgwick CMS specialists in data analytics, technology, process design, claim management, and other areas to build a comprehensive, integrated fraud prevention solution that offers improved case outcomes, cost containment results, and demonstrated ROI.

"We have always been proud to serve our clients with outstanding techniques, tools and people," said Factual Photo President George S. Oliver. "Our relationship with Sedgwick CMS will provide additional resources for the expansion of our investigative capabilities and technology; and they share our commitment to training, equipping, and licensing the industry's best professionals. We can also help shape the next generation of advances in insurance investigation through our engagement with the total Sedgwick CMS fraud prevention strategy."

"George Oliver and his colleagues exemplify best practices and high professional standards in the sensitive areas of surveillance and special investigations," said Sedgwick CMS President and CEO David A. North. "We see this acquisition as an opportunity to enhance fundamentally the value and scope of fraud prevention services for Sedgwick CMS clients."

Sources: Factual Photo, Sedgwick CMS