Vehicle Theft Prevention Month Training Events

In 2024, roughly 97 vehicles were stolen in the United States every hour. While this is a 17% decrease from 2023 vehicle theft is a pervasive problem with serious implications for victims.

This year, in conjunction with Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, Learning & Development has created seven courses centered around vehicle theft. These special sessions help SIUs, law enforcement, and other industry professionals develop a richer base of knowledge, allowing them to tackle cases with more precision.

Hone your skills. Learn more and register below.

Auto Finance Fraud

July 8, 2025

This course provides an overview of the rapidly growing auto finance fraud trend. Learn the schemes that are used to fraudulently obtain vehicles from dealerships and private sellers, vehicle financing, and action steps to guide your investigations.

CE Credits: DE, FL, NC, & TX

12:00 - 1:00 PM CDT

Mysterious Disappearance Claims

July 17, 2025

This course on mysterious disappearance claims provides an overview on how to identify suspect scheduled property claims and an in-depth definition of a mysterious disappearance claim. Instructors will provide various commonly used fraud scenarios, fraud indicators, and fundamental action steps for investigations. This course is intended for insurance Claims Adjusters, Insurance Fraud Investigators and/or Agents.

CE Credits: DE, FL, NC, & TX

12:00 - 1:00 PM CDT

Sport Compact Vehicle Fraud

July 22, 2025

Join this discussion on the growing popularity of sport compact street races. Attendees will learn about elements of potential fraud, how it relates to vehicle theft fraud, and indicators of illegal street racing. This course is suitable for people who work on vehicle theft claims, vehicle appraisers, those who take first reports, or work for an insurance agency.

CE Credits: DE, FL, NC, & TX

12:00 - 1:00 PM CDT

NICB Foreign Ops, Vehicle Repatriation, & Mexico Investigations

July 22, 2025

Join us for this live discussion with NICB Special Agent Sara Hermosillo. She will answer questions about NICB Foreign Operations Team and the important role they play in our vehicle repatriation program and Mexico investigations.

CE Credits Not Available

2:00 - 3:00 PM CDT

Boat Theft & Fraud

July 24, 2025

This virtual instructor-led course provides an overview of how to identify various types of boats and their terminology. The components of a Hull Identification Number (HIN) will be described, and boat theft and fraud indicators and action steps will be explained. This course is suitable for those who work vehicle/motor theft claims, vehicle appraisers, people who take first reports and those who work for an insurance company.

CE Credits: DE, FL, NC, & TX

12:00 - 1:00 PM CDT

Motorcycle Theft & Fraud

July 29, 2025

This virtual instructor-led course focuses on problems related to motorcycle theft and describes ways to identify various types of motorcycle classifications and their major components. Fraud indicators and action steps will be explained. This course is suitable for people who work vehicle theft (motorcycle theft) claims, underwriters and other insurance company personnel.

CE Credits: DE, FL, NC, & TX

12:00 - 1:00 PM CDT

Managing LIST / MIST Claims

July 31, 2025

This virtual instructor-led course provides an overview of LIST and MIST claims, as well as fraud indicators that might be associated with these types of claims, and action steps to resolve these fraud indicators. This course is suitable for people who work in claims, and other insurance company personnel.

CE Credits: DE, FL, NC, & TX

12:00 - 1:00 PM CDT