Faced with rising insurance fraud and the increasing complexity of claims cases, insurance companies, mutual insurance companies, and brokers need professional investigations to ensure the soundness of their claims decisions.
The Aquila Group, a private detective agency in Paris, has developed a division specializing in insurance investigations to assist industry professionals in verifying claims, detecting fraud, and producing reliable factual evidence.
Insurance Investigations | Fraud Detection and Claims Verification
Victor De Villeblanche
Insurance Investigations Specialist at the Aquila Group
Victor DE VILLEBLANCHE, Partner and Executive Director of Aquila Stratégie, is the group’s lead expertin insurance investigations, fraud detection, and claims verification.
A private investigator since 2012, he leads the investigative division dedicated to insurance companies, mutual insurance companies, and brokers, and is proficient in all stages of an insurance case: analysis of the claim report, identification of inconsistencies, surveillance and on-site investigations, document verification, cross-checking of information, and drafting of detailed reports that can be directly used by claims adjusters, fraud departments, and legal divisions. His expertise covers everything from claim fraud (inflated claims, false theft reports, and staged claims) to document fraud and organized criminal networks.
AFNOR pre-certified and affiliated with ALFA (Association for the Fight Against Insurance Fraud), Victor DE VILLEBLANCHE works in accordance with recognized industry methods and standards. An English speaker with six years of experience in close protection in Southeast Asia, he is also a member of the CII (Council of International Investigators), which enables him to handle cases with an international dimension throughout France and abroad, in strict compliance with legal and ethical standards.
An investigative unit dedicated to insurance companies
The Aquila Group has established a department specializing in insurance investigations to meet the specific needs of insurance professionals facing situations that require in-depth investigations.
This division is led by Victor De Villeblanche, CEO of the Aquila Group, who is AFNOR pre-certified and affiliated with ALFA (Association for the Fight Against Insurance Fraud), a leading organization in the field of training and prevention of insurance fraud.
This specialization enables us to work according to recognized methods and standards in insurance investigations, with an in-depth understanding of:
- The Most Common Insurance Fraud Schemes
- Operational Expectations of Claims Managers
- Evidence Required for Decisions on Compensation
- The Legal and Ethical Framework for Investigations Conducted by Insurers
The Aquila Group operates with a clear objective: to provide insurers with verifiable and actionable facts to support their decision-making.
A firm structured to meet the needs of insurers
Insurance companies and claims adjusters need professionals who can act quickly, discreetly, and efficiently, while producing reports that can be directly applied to case management.
The Aquila Group was specifically organized to meet these operational requirements.
A network of branches throughout the country
We have developed a nationwide network that allows us to operate throughout France, from Paris to the provinces. This structure ensures rapid investigations without relying on uncontrolled external subcontractors.
Our locations:
- Paris and Île-de-France: The primary service area for the Aquila Group and its private detective agency in Paris.
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur: Marseille, Toulon, Nice, Cannes, Monaco
- Brittany: Rennes and the Brittany region
- Pays de la Loire: Nantes and the Loire region
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Lyon and the Auvergne region
This nationwide coverage allows us to effectively meet the needs of insurers, regardless of where the claim under investigation is located.
The ability to respond quickly anywhere in France
Thanks to our nationwide network, our teams can respond quickly, whether the incident occurs in a densely populated urban area (Paris, Lyon, Marseille), a suburban area, or a rural setting.
This responsiveness is essential for documenting evolving situations, conducting immediate assessments, or verifying claims before they become finalized.
A Structured Survey Methodology
Each project follows a rigorous and transparent process:
01
Case Analysis
Thorough review of the insurance claim, the supporting documents, and any potential inconsistencies
02
Defining the Investigation Strategy
Selecting the appropriate investigative techniques based on the nature of the case
03
Field Operations
Monitoring, audits, findings, and document reviews
04
Cross-checking information
Cross-checking the collected data to establish the factual reality
05
Detailed Report
Drafting a structured, objective, and immediately actionable report
Reports that can be used immediately
Our investigation reports are designed to be clear, well-organized, and immediately actionable by claims managers, fraud departments, or legal departments.
Each report contains:
- Background and Details of the Case
- The tasks assigned and the methodology used
- The factual findings (with photographic evidence, if applicable)
- Analysis of the identified inconsistencies or similarities
- Objective conclusions without prejudging the final decision
These reports may be used internally for decision-making or, if necessary, submitted to the appropriate courts.
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What is the purpose of insurance investigations?
In the day-to-day handling of insurance claims, some reports contain inconsistencies, ambiguities, or details that require independent verification.
An insurance investigation then makes it possible to objectively reconstruct the facts and inform the insurer’s decision based on solid evidence.