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2026 Anti-Fraud Conference - Details
Dates
April 22 to 24, 2026
Additional Dates
Conference Kick-Off Reception - April 21st
Golf Tournament - April 21st
PRESENTED BY
Anti-Fraud Alliance,
California District Attorneys Association
California Department of Insurance
National Insurance Crime Bureau &
Coalition Against Insurance Fraud
LOCATION
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Keynote Speaker - Frank Abagnale
Renowned cybercrime and fraud prevention expert, bestselling author and subject of Catch Me If You Can
Frank Abagnale
Frank Abagnale is one of the world’s most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement, secure documents, cybercrime, and scams. For over 48 years he has worked with, advised, and consulted with hundreds of financial institutions, corporations, and government agencies around the world.
Mr. Abagnale has been associated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for over four decades. He lectures at the FBI Academy and for the FBI field offices. On January 18, 2023, Mr. Abagnale was the recipient of the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award given by InfraGard which, along with the FBI, honored Mr. Abagnale for his longtime work with InfraGard, the FBI and the FBI CyberCamp. On June 12, 2023 he was made an honorary member of the Society of Former Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He is a former faculty member at the National Advocacy Center (NAC) which is operated by the Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys. More than 14,000 financial institutions, corporations, and law enforcement agencies use his fraud prevention programs. In 1998, he was selected as a distinguished member of “Pinnacle 400” by CNN Financial News – a select group of 400 people chosen on the basis of great accomplishment and success in their fields. He has also written numerous articles and books including The Art of the Steal, The Real U Guide to Identity Theft, Stealing Your Life and his most recent book, Scam Me If You Can – Simple Strategies to Outsmart Today’s Rip-off Artists.
Mr. Abagnale refuses to accept payment for any of his government work. Today, most of his work is derived from consulting with major corporate clients and his renown seminar presentations on cyber security, identity theft, and scams. Mr. Abagnale works as an advisor to a number of print and technology companies around the world. He spent 20 years as an advisor to the Standard Register Company, creating security features for negotiable instruments, car titles, etc. He spent 10 years as an advisor to the 41st Parameter which developed fraud detection technology, used in 80 countries around the world and now owned by Experian.
Today, Mr. Abagnale is an advisor to Trusona (www.trusona.com) in developing the world’s first and only insured authentication platform eliminating the use of passwords and allowing for the use of passkey technology.
“Abagnale’s lecture may be the best one-man show you will ever see.”
-Tom Hanks
Speakers - Background & Bios - Coming Soon!
Details about the speakers will be updated soon. Just know that the course will be led by top voices in Anti-Fraud Community (insurance, law, and investigations), Our speakers deliver actionable insights, cutting-edge strategies, and real-world experience to equip attendees in the ongoing battle against fraud.
Cindy Elias
Special Counsel to Labor Commissioner Lilia García-Brower and Acting Chief Counsel
California Labor Commissioner's Office
Cindy Elias is a trial attorney and labor enforcement leader, serving as Special Counsel and LCO’s Acting Chief Counsel, advancing worker protections and strategic enforcement.
Anti-Fraud Conference - Schedule of Events and Training
"Sedgwick Presents: The Annual Anti-Fraud Conference Golf Tournament
Time: 07:30 AM to 01:00 PM
Room: Del Monte Golf Course Hyatt Regency
"
"Conference Registration Regency Conference Center
Time: 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Room: Regency Conference Center
"
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM | President's House | Conference Networking Session
Conference Networking Session
"Conference Networking Session
Time: 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM
Room: President's House
"
"Opening Remarks and Welcome
Time: 08:15 AM to 08:30 AM
Room: Regency Main
"
Speakers:
"Affiliate Updates: Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, NICB & IASIU
Time: 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM
Room: Regency Main
"
Anti-Fraud Campaign Update
Speaker(s): Brian Biggs
Time: 09:30 AM to 09:45 AM
Room: Regency Main
Speakers:
Break - Conference Center
"Keynote by Frank Abagnale: 'AI, Cybercrime, Identity Theft, and Scams'
Speaker(s): Frank Abagnale;
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Room: Regency Main
"
Lunch - Location To Be Announced
"Unintended Consequences: The Impact of AI on Fraud Referrals and Prosecutions
Speaker(s): Shaddi Kamiabipour;
Time: 01:00 PM to 01:55 PM
Room: Big Sur
Tracks: Investigative
Credits: : MCLE - Pending
Learning Tracks: SIU/Investigative Techniques, Law Enforcement, (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"It’s All In Your Head: Identifying and Remedying Neurology Provider Schemes (Session 1)
Speaker(s): Ryan Fawaz; Ross Silverman; Kyle Jones
Time: 01:00 PM to 01:55 PM
Room: Cypress
Tracks: Medical
Credits: POST : MCLE - Pending
Learning Tracks: Investigative Techniques, Law Enforcement, Medical (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Speakers:
"Verisk California Fraud Referral Trends: Analytics and Insights Behind the Numbers
Speaker(s): Jim Hulett;
Time: 01:00 PM to 01:55 PM
Room: Regency Main
Tracks: Investigative
Credits: : MCLE - Pending
Learning Tracks: SIU/Investigative Techniques (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"Murphy’s Law And The Examination Under Oath- Dealing With The Unexpected, Unusual Or Downright Weird.
Speaker(s): Kevin Hansen;
Time: 01:00 PM to 01:55 PM
Room: Spyglass
Tracks: Legal
Credits: : MCLE
Learning Tracks: Legal Traks, Law Enforcement Tracks (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Speakers:
"Everything Old is New Again: Just when you thought you finally saw the last of a provider
Speaker(s): Noelani Mars; Eric Danowitz;
Time: 01:00 PM to 01:55 PM
Room: Regency 1-2-3
Tracks: Work Comp
Credits: : MCLE - Pending
Learning Tracks: Investigative Techniques, Workers Comp Tracks (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster"
Speakers:
Break - Conference Center
"Rental Car & Transportation Network Company Fraud
Speaker(s): Scott Lilliston;
Time: 02:15 PM to 03:10 PM
Room: Big Sur
Tracks: Auto
Credits: POST :
Learning Tracks: Auto Tracks Law Enforcement, (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Speakers:
"It’s All In Your Head: Identifying and Remedying Neurology Provider Schemes session 2
Speaker(s): Ryan Fawaz; Ross Silverman; Kyle Jones
Time: 02:15 PM to 03:10 PM
Room: Cypress
Tracks: Medical
Credits: : MCLE - Pending
Learning Tracks: Investigative Techniques, Medical (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Speakers:
"Paradise Lost - A Deep Dive Into the Lahaina Fire Tragedy
Speaker(s): Ullises Castellon; Nick Castellon;
Time: 02:15 PM to 03:10 PM
Room: Regency 1-2-3
Tracks: Property
Credits: POST :
Learning Tracks: Property Tracks Law Enforcement,(SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"Building a Strong Applicant or Public Works Case: What SIUs and Prosecutors Must Know
Speaker(s): Ray Diaz; Keegan Lund;
Time: 02:15 PM to 03:10 PM
Room: Regency Main
Tracks: Legal
Credits: : MCLE
Learning Tracks: Legal Traks, Law Enforcement Tracks (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
The Nationwide Fight Against Inflated Medical Damages
Speaker(s): Sumair Sandhu;
Time: 02:15 PM to 03:10 PM
Room: Spyglass
Tracks: Medical
Credits: POST : MCLE
Learning Tracks: Investigative Techniques, Law Enforcement, Medical (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)
Speakers:
Break - Conference Center
"Patches and Creams
Speaker(s): Rich Duffy; Janine Phair;
Time: 03:30 PM to 04:25 PM
Room: Big Sur
Tracks: Medical
Learning Tracks: Investigative Techniques, Medical (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Speakers:
"From Suspicion to Submission: Reporting Insurance Fraud to the CDI
Speaker(s): Kari Northartd; Jeremey Sidley;
Time: 03:30 PM to 04:25 PM
Room: Cypress
Tracks: Investigative
Credits: : MCLE
Learning Tracks: SIU/Investigative Techniques (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"Workers' Compensation Premium Fraud and Wage Theft
Speaker(s): Dominic Dugo; Lillia Garcia Brower; Eduardo Martinez
Time: 03:30 PM to 04:25 PM
Room: Regency 1-2-3
Tracks: Work Comp
Credits: : MCLE
Learning Tracks: Investigative Techniques Workers Comp Tracks (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster"
"Cargo Theft Trends and Tactics
Speaker(s): Bill Johnson;
Time: 03:30 PM to 04:25 PM
Room: Regency Main
Tracks: Investigative
Credits: POST :
Learning Tracks: SIU/Investigative Techniques Law Enforcement,(SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"From Fender Bender to Fraud: Navigating Enhanced Damage Schemes
Speaker(s): Kathryn Mollon-Brown; Brian Homer;
Time: 03:30 PM to 04:25 PM
Room: Spyglass
Tracks: Auto
Credits: POST :
Learning Tracks: Auto Tracks Law Enforcement,(SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"Conference Networking Session, President's House
Time: 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM
Room: President's House
"
"Conference
Time: 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Room: Conference Center
"
"The Intersection Between Workers Compensation Fraud & Wage Theft in the Construction Industry
Speaker(s): Dan Calamuci; Matthew Miller;
Time: 08:00 AM to 08:55 AM
Room: Big Sur
Tracks: Work Comp
Credits: POST : MCLE - Pending
Learning Tracks: Investigative track, Workers Comp Tracks (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster"
"Restitution in Auto Insurance Fraud Cases
Speaker(s): John Philpott;
Time: 08:00 AM to 08:55 AM
Room: Cypress
Tracks: Auto
Credits: :
Learning Tracks: Auto Tracks ((SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"Today’s Insurance Fraud Landscape: ""We’re Not In Kansas Anymore”
Speaker(s): Michelle Rafeld; Dennis Toomey;
Time: 08:00 AM to 08:55 AM
Room: Regency Main
Tracks: Investigative
Credits: : MCLE - Pending
Learning Tracks: SIU/Investigative Techniques (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"TBD - Presentation by TBI Claims
Speaker(s): Michael Parker;
Time: 08:00 AM to 08:55 AM
Room: Spyglass
Tracks: Medical
Credits: : MCLE - Pending
Learning Tracks: Investigative Techniques, Medical (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Speakers:
"Forensic Behavioral Assessment: Advanced Interviewing for SIU and Claims Professionals
Speaker(s): David Boone;
Time: 08:00 AM to 08:55 AM
Room: Regency 1-2-3
Tracks: Investigative
Credits: POST :
Learning Tracks: SIU/Investigative Techniques Law Enforcement,(SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Speakers:
Break - Conference Center
"Hidden in Plain Sight- Vehicle Systems Data (Part 1)
Speaker(s): Blake Schnable ; AG Speake;
Time: 09:15 AM to 10:10 AM
Room: Spyglass
Tracks: Auto
Credits: POST :
Learning Tracks: Auto Tracks Law Enforcement,(SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Transnational Staged Losses
Speaker(s): Ivonne Reyes; Kortney DeGraffenrieid Dodd;
Time: 09:15 AM to 10:10 AM
Room: Big Sur
Tracks: Investigative
Learning Tracks: SIU/Investigative Techniques Law Enforcement,(SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"Authenticated Media in the era of Deepfakes
Speaker(s): Erik Passoja;
Time: 09:15 AM to 10:10 AM
Room: Cypress
Tracks: Investigative
Credits: POST :
Learning Tracks: SIU/Investigative Techniques Law Enforcement,(SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Speakers:
"Ensuring Safety In The Field
Speaker(s): David Davich;
Time: 09:15 AM to 10:10 AM
Room: Regency 1-2-3
Tracks: Investigative
Learning Tracks: SIU/Investigative Techniques Law Enforcement,(SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"Investigating Claims With Integrity: The Ethical Way
Speaker(s): Lin Werkeiser;
Time: 09:15 AM to 10:10 AM
Room: Regency Main
Tracks: Legal
Credits: : MCLE
Learning Tracks: Legal Traks, Law Enforcement Tracks (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Break - Conference Center
"The power of vehicle data investigating and detering auto fraud
Speaker(s): Steve R. Jones;
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:25 AM
Room: Big Sur
Tracks: Auto
Credits: POST :
Learning Tracks: Auto Tracks ( Law Enforcement,SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"Workers’ Compensation 101: Terms, Timelines, and the Claim Lifecycle
Speaker(s): Tim Stuckey;
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:25 AM
Room: Cypress
Tracks: Work Comp
Learning Tracks: Investigative Techniques, Workers Comp Tracks (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster"
Speakers:
" Fraud And The Forensic Matrix
Speaker(s): Gary German;
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:25 AM
Room: Regency 1-2-3
Tracks: Investigative
Credits: POST : MCLE
Learning Tracks: SIU/Investigative Techniques Law Enforcement,(SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Speakers:
"Exploring Telecommunications Analysis and Practical Applications
Speaker(s): Jessica Rust;
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:25 AM
Room: Regency Main
Tracks: Investigative
Credits: POST :
Learning Tracks: SIU/Investigative Techniques Law Enforcement,(SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"Hidden in Plain Sight- Vehicle Systems Data (Part 2)
Speaker(s): Blake Schnable ; AG Speake;
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:25 AM
Room: Spyglass
Tracks: Auto
Credits: POST :
Learning Tracks: Auto Tracks Law Enforcement,(SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Lunch - To Be Announced
"NICB Foreign Operations
Speaker(s): Octavio Sanchez;
Time: 01:00 PM to 01:55 PM
Room: Big Sur
Tracks: Auto
Credits: POST :
Learning Tracks: Auto Tracks Law Enforcement,(SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"Workers' Compensation Fraud from a Prosecutor and SIU Perspective
Speaker(s): Dominic Dugo; Brent Lajeunesse;
Time: 01:00 PM to 01:55 PM
Room: Cypress
Tracks: Work Comp
Credits: : MCLE
Learning Tracks: Investigative Techniques, Workers Comp Tracks (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster"
"Artificial Intelligence in Insruance: Policy, Claims, Synthetic Identity and Investigative Techniques
Speaker(s): Edward Tavares;
Time: 01:00 PM to 01:55 PM
Room: Regency 1-2-3
Tracks: Investigative
Credits: POST :
Learning Tracks: SIU/Investigative Techniques (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"Fraud Data Management in Insurance: Supporting Investigative Reasoning at Scale
Speaker(s): John Hancock; ;
Time: 01:00 PM to 01:55 PM
Room: Regency Main
Tracks: Investigative
Credits: POST :
Learning Tracks: SIU/Investigative Techniques (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Speakers:
"When Property Lies: EUOs and Investigative Strategies in Property Fraud Claims
Speaker(s): Jennifer Fernandez;
Time: 01:00 PM to 01:55 PM
Room: Spyglass
Tracks: Property
Learning Tracks: Property Tracks (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Break - Conference Center
"CT and Post Term Claims
Speaker(s): Tim Cloney; John Hubanks;
Time: 02:15 PM to 03:10 PM
Room: Big Sur
Tracks: Medical
Learning Tracks: Investigative Techniques, Medical Workers Comp, (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Speakers:
"Beyond The Deepfake: Fighting Skyrocketing AI Fraud in Insurance Claims.
Speaker(s): Paul Shouvik;
Time: 02:15 PM to 03:10 PM
Room: Cypress
Tracks: AI
Learning Tracks: Investigative Techniques, Legal, Law Enforcement, Medical Workers Comp, (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"Cars Never Lie
Speaker(s): Chris Kauderer;
Time: 02:15 PM to 03:10 PM
Room: Regency 1-2-3
Tracks: Auto
Credits: POST :
Learning Tracks: Auto Tracks (Investigative Techniques, (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"How to prepare for and take world class Examination under Oaths
Speaker(s): Frank Goldstein;
Time: 02:15 PM to 03:10 PM
Room: Regency Main
Tracks: Investigative
Credits: : MCLE - Pending
Learning Tracks: Law Enforcement, Legal Investigative Techniques, Workers Comp Tracks (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster"
Speakers:
"SIU Past, Present and Future
Speaker(s): Frank Sztuk; John Sargent;
Time: 02:15 PM to 03:10 PM
Room: Spyglass
Tracks: Investigative
Credits: POST :
Learning Tracks: SIU/Investigative Techniques (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Break - Conference Center
"Navigating a Workers’ Compensation Premium Fraud Investigation - From North to South, East to West
Speaker(s): Daniel Bartlett; Victoria Rodriguez;
Time: 03:45 PM to 04:40 PM
Room: Regency 1-2-3
Tracks: Work Comp
Learning Tracks: Investigative Techniques, Workers Comp Tracks (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster"
"Trucking-Big Easy Injury: Anatomy of a Staged Trucking Accident Ring
Speaker(s): Nick Arnold;
Time: 03:45 PM to 04:40 PM
Room: Big Sur
Tracks: Auto
Credits: POST : MCLE
Learning Tracks: Auto Tracks, Investigative Techniques, Law Enforcement (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Speakers:
"Fire, Fundraising and Fraud: an Auto Arson Case Study
Speaker(s): Judy Taschner; ;
Time: 03:45 PM to 04:40 PM
Room: Cypress
Tracks: Property
Credits: :
Learning Tracks: Property Tracks, Investigtative Techniques, Law Enforcement (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"Forensic Accounting (Session 2)
Speaker(s): Gary German;
Time: 03:45 PM to 04:40 PM
Room: Regency Main
Tracks: Investigative
Learning Tracks: SIU/Investigative Techniques Law Enforcement,(SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Speakers:
"Why Medical Bills Go Wrong: CPT Misuse, Hospital Transparency, and What Really Drives Unreasonable Charges
Speaker(s): Tami Rockholt;
Time: 03:45 PM to 04:40 PM
Room: Spyglass
Tracks: Medical
Learning Tracks: Investigative Techniques, Medical (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
Speakers:
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM | Monterey Ballroom | Conference Networking Session
Conference Networking Session
"Conference Networking Session
Time: 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM
Room: Monterey Ballroom
"
Global Insurance Fraud Summit Updates
Speaker(s): Dennis Toomey; Jay Bobrowsky;
Time: 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Room: Regency Main
Break - Conference Center
"From Detection to Conviction: Hypotheticals/Ethics
Speaker(s): Jay Bobrowsky; Dale Banda; Michael Chiriatti
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Room: Regency Main
Tracks: Investigative
Credits: POST : MCLE
Learning Tracks: SIU/Investigative Techniques, Legal, Law Enforcement (SIU, Public/Private Adjuster, Agent/Broker)"
"President's Closing
Speaker(s): Sumair Sandhu;
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Room: Regency Main
"
Speakers:
Conference Venue - Hyatt Regency Monterey
The Hyatt is currently fully booked.
Your registration confirmation will have a link to our secondary hotel:
The Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
We have requested additional rooms at the Hyatt, so check back periodically.
Industry Conference Rate: $239 is the current Conference Rate.
Government Rate*: $199 is the current state per diem rate.
Offsite Rate: $184 at the Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
* Please note that it may change. registrations may require confirmation of Government employment.
Links to the Hyatt Hotel and Hyatt Garden Inn will be provided after you have registered for the conference.
The links will be on the Confirmation Page and Email sent to you.
Exhibitors - Supporting our Anti-Fraud Efforts
More information about our Exhibitors is coming.
Registration for Exhibitors is Open – below.
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