In our 4th episode, Gerrard White’s insurance recruitment specialist Steve Wright speaks with Matt Gilham, founder of White Elk Fraud Performance Consulting. Matt shares how he built a 25-year+ career at the cutting edge of insurance fraud prevention and where the fight against fraud is heading next.During the insightful conversation, Steve and Matt unpack:- How insurance fraud has evolved from ghost broking in pub car parks to GenAI-driven document forgery and digital account takeovers- The tactics and technologies, AI, data enrichment and layered controls, that enable insurers to stay effective and efficient- Why human oversight remains critical for trust, transparency, and strategic insight despite rapid automation- The UK’s leadership in industry-wide collaboration and data sharing (IFB, IFR, IFED) and the need for stronger cooperation across sectors- How to design an enterprise data strategy that captures the right signals, avoids ROT (redundant/obsolete/trivial) data and surfaces dark data- Career opportunities in counter-fraud, from investigations and analytics to leadership and consulting, plus practical advice for students and career-changers- Matt also recommends Corporate Fraud by Michael J. Comer as essential reading for anyone starting out in fraud preventionWhether you’re an insurance professional, data specialist or student considering a career in financial crime prevention, this episode offers actionable insights into protecting customers, strengthening organisations and building a future-proof career.Useful Links & Partner Solutions:- Talent Advisory Solutions: www.vermelorpo.com- Specialist Insurance and Legal Recruitment Agency: www.gerradwhite.com- Insurance Pricing Recruit-Train-Deploy Programme: www.flarepeople.com- WHITELK Fraud Prevent Consulting: www.whitelkconsulting.com#InsuranceCareers #InsuranceFraud #Recruitment #InsuranceIndustry #TalkingInsurancePodcast #FinancialCrime #careersadvice #careers