The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry’s association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, continues to focus on strengthening its longstanding relationship with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office to enhance investigative efforts in the county. NICB President and CEO David J. Glawe and San Diego County District Attorney Summer […]
Vehicle Thefts Nationwide Surpass One Million for the First Time Since 2008
Law enforcement agencies and communities across the United States continue to be plagued by record and near-record levels of vehicular crime as monthly theft totals nationwide consistently exceeded 75,000 in 2022. According to new analysis conducted by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry’s association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, […]
Nearly 500,000 Vehicles Stolen in First Half of 2022
NICB says thefts on pace to surpass pre-pandemic high by 100,000. Vehicle and catalytic converter thefts and carjackings have continued to plague many cities in the United States since the start of the pandemic and the pace is worsening according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry’s association dedicated to predicting, preventing, […]
NICB Report Finds Vehicle Thefts Continue to Skyrocket in Many Areas of U.S.
Colorado leads nation with highest vehicle theft rate, California leads once again in overall thefts. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) Hot Spots Report, vehicle thefts continue to skyrocket in many areas of the U.S. Nationwide, 932,329 vehicles were reported stolen to law enforcement in 2021, a 6% increase over 2020, and a […]
NICB Reports Chevrolet and Ford Full Size Pick-Ups Most Stolen Vehicles For Second Year in a Row
U.S. full size pick-ups accounted for 14% of vehicles reported stolen in 2021. For the second year in a row, Chevrolet and Ford full size pick-ups took the top two spots in the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) annual Hot Wheels vehicle theft report, and the GMC full size pick-up made the top 10 list. […]
Catalytic Converter Thefts Skyrocket Across the Nation
According to a report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the increase in catalytic converter thefts has been dramatic. In 2018, there were 1,298 catalytic converter thefts for which a claim was filed. In 2019, it was 3,389 thefts with a claim. In 2020, catalytic converter theft claims jumped massively to 14,433, a 325% […]
NICB Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee on Unprecedented Rise in Auto Thefts, Carjackings
Cities across the United States have experienced an unprecedented rise in auto thefts and carjackings in recent years. David Glawe, president and CEO of the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), provided comprehensive expert testimony today before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding this complex issue. In his testimony, Glawe spoke on the staggering […]
NICB VINCheck Service Enhanced With Photo Search Capability
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry’s association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, proudly announces an upgrade to its popular VINCheck service. A new photo feature allows users to take a picture of the vehicle identification number with any camera-ready device, and VINCheck will take care of the rest. […]
New York Takes Down Auto Theft Ring Linked to Theft of Over 225 Vehicles
New York State Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Dermot Shea announced the indictment of 10 members of an auto theft and distribution operation for their roles in the theft and/or criminal possession of 45 vehicles during a six-month period and their roles related to the theft and resale […]
NICB Meets with Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner to Develop Proactive Fraud Solutions
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry’s association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, met with Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King to discuss emerging fraud trends and develop proactive solutions to address crimes impacting Georgia policyholders. In the meeting, NICB President and CEO David Glawe and Commissioner […]