Posts by Carla Rodriguez - Ethos Risk

Claims Investigations

What’s the Real Cost of a Staged Auto Accident?

Let’s start off with some cold, hard facts: Industry experts estimate that staged auto accidents cost insurers around $20 billion annually in the U.S. alone. These fraudulent losses ultimately affect policyholders: annual premiums may rise by $100 to $300 per vehicle to absorb the extra risk. On a broader scale,… Read More

Oct. 21, 2025 • 6 min. read