L. Ed Tavares has more than 24 years of leadership experience spanning insurance Special Investigations (SIU), intelligence operations, and technology-driven anti-fraud initiatives. He currently serves as the Insurance Fraud Advisor and Sr. Manager of Fraud Data Analytics within the Global Fraud Solutions division at TransUnion, where he provides strategic guidance on fraud risk, intelligence, and analytics across the insurance industry.
Throughout his career, Mr. Tavares has held key leadership roles overseeing SIU operations, global intelligence programs, and fraud analytics functions. He has been a driving force in establishing comprehensive Fraud Risk Management frameworks that integrate efforts across marketing, underwriting, claims, legal, and recovery—promoting a unified, enterprise-wide anti-fraud culture.
Mr. Tavares holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, is a Certified Crime & Intelligence Analyst, and holds the Fraud Claims Law Specialist (FCLS) designation. He is a frequent speaker at leading anti-fraud conferences, including IASIU and IFM, and contributes to multiple SIU and claims advisory boards. He currently serves as the Executive Secretary for the Anti-Fraud Alliance.
His career remains dedicated to elevating anti-fraud awareness, advancing fraud intelligence practices, and leveraging technology to strengthen the insurance industry's defenses against emerging fraud threats.