Special Report: Insurance
Credit Union Journal | Monday, March 1, 2010
The credit union industry, at CUNA Mutual Group's urging, embarked on a quest to drive down credit card fraud. Now, several years later, CU Journal explores how successful that effort has been and also delves into debit card fraud, identity theft and other insurance issues in this week's special report.
Insuring Against Fraud
MADISON, Wis.-The rise of credit card fraud and identity theft over the last few years has forced the cooperative movement's largest insurer to change its approach to attacking the problem.
Identity Theft Continues to Rise Even as Thieves Rounded Up
PLEASANTON, Calif.-More US residents are becoming identity theft victims according to a recent survey released by Javelin Strategy & Research. But a spike in reporting rates has also led to more thieves being taken off the streets, the study suggests.
SWBC Rolls Out Its New Cyber Security Program
SAN ANTONIO, Texas-SWBC has rolled out a new cyber security and liability program that it said would both help prevent fraud and mitigate losses should a client CU be compromised.
Mortgages Driving More Fraud
MADISON, Wis.-Wire and ACH fraud appear to be on the rise once again, according to CUNA Mutual. The big driver? Mortgages.
Why Taking Holistic Approach to Insurance Is Key to Success
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-No matter what the economy does, credit unions looking to keep their insurance costs down and their benefits up just need to do the basics very well.
