Welcome to the Anti-Fraud Alliance® Website


 

A Message From The President

The Anti-Fraud Alliance® (AFA) has a long and distinguished history and tradition as a premier association in noble cause of fraud investigations and prosecutions. We represent fraud professionals in the private industry and law enforcement throughout the country – from coast to coast. Our members’ mission includes tackling the expansive problem and challenges of fraud in both underwriting and submitting claims including workers’ compensation, automobile liability, health care, disability and property.

Our “value add” is comprehensive and relevant education and training, networking, and collaboration opportunities among various dedicated individuals and entities. Our membership includes peace officers; state and federal investigators; insurance company officers, directors, managers and employees, including dedicated SIU personnel; private investigators; experts; state and federal prosecutors; and civil attorneys engaged in the fight against fraud.

Please join us for the 35th Annual Anti-Fraud Conference in Monterey, CA , April 30 – May 2, 2025.

Additionally, we host quarterly training meetings on various continuing education fraud-related topics held online. Please check the events page for information on the next quarterly training meeting.

As a stakeholder in the anti-fraud community, please consider applying for AFA membership and becoming further involved in the association as board member, volunteer, or speaker. We welcome your active participation, involvement, and partnership.  Feel free to contact me or any board member for further information on the AFA and how you can participate.

Sumair Sandhu

President 2024-2026

 

Officers and Board Members

Sumair Sandhu

President | Sandhu Law Group

2024 – 2026 (1st Term)

Brian Biggs

Vice President |ICW Insurance

2024 – 2026 (1st Term)

Jay Bobrowsky

Past President | Board Member | State Fund

Dale Banda

Board Member | J.D. Wesson and Associates, Inc.

2021 – 2025 (3rd Term)

Jill Nerone

Board Member | San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office

2020 – 2026 (3rd Term)

Sim Casimiro

Board Member | Travelers Investigative Services

2021 – 2025 (3rd Term)

Michelle Rafeld

Board Member | Coalition Against Insurance Fraud

2024 – 2026 (1st Term)

Gordon Oard

Board Member | Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies

2023 – 2025 (1st Term)

Robert Laughter

Board Member | California Department of Insurance

2023 – 2025 (1st Term)

George Mueller (CDI Ex-officio Board Member)

Board Member | California Department of Insurance

 

Appointed Staff

Ed Tavares

Executive Secretary

Mark Nichols

Treasurer | Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies

Maise Sokolove

Staff Counsel| Knox Ricksen, LLP

Vacant

Technical Advisor, Training and Continuing Education | Vacant

Lisa Frey

Membership Coordinator | Allstate Insurance Company