Roig Lawyers’ Jordana Kahn Shares Winning Strategies to Combat Organized Insurance Fraud at FIFEC 2026

Roig Lawyers’ Jordana Kahn Shares Winning Strategies to Combat Organized Insurance Fraud at FIFEC 2026

As organized insurance fraud continues to grow in both sophistication and financial impact, insurers and claims professionals are facing increasingly complex challenges. At the 2026 Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee (FIFEC) Conference, Roig Lawyers Partner Jordana Kahn joined a panel of industry leaders to discuss practical strategies for identifying, investigating, and defending against organized fraud schemes before they become costly litigation.

Presenting “From Suspicion to Courtroom Proof: The Defense Counsel Playbook,” Jordana shared how defense counsel can work alongside claims professionals, Special Investigation Units (SIU), and in-house counsel to transform early suspicions into admissible evidence and successful litigation strategies.

Organized Fraud Demands a Proactive Defense

One of the central themes of Jordana’s presentation was that today’s fraud cases rarely involve isolated bad actors. Instead, many are driven by sophisticated networks involving staged accidents, coordinated medical treatment, litigation funding, and recurring participants operating across multiple claims.

Rather than evaluating each claim independently, Jordana encouraged attendees to identify patterns that connect claims, providers, law firms, and other participants.

Building the Case Starts Before Litigation

Early investigation can make all the difference when defending suspicious claims.

Jordana emphasized the value of involving defense counsel before litigation whenever possible to preserve critical evidence, including vehicle data, surveillance footage, electronic records, and social media activity before it is lost. Developing an investigative strategy early gives insurers more options and strengthens the case should litigation arise.

Litigation as an Investigative Tool

Defense counsel should do more than respond to lawsuits—they should use litigation strategically to uncover fraud.

Through targeted discovery, subpoenas, depositions, expert analysis, and link analysis, attorneys can develop evidence that supports fraud defenses, declaratory judgment actions, and other affirmative litigation strategies. Jordana explained that every discovery decision should move the investigation forward, creating a record that exposes fraudulent conduct rather than simply reacting to allegations.

Collaboration Is Critical

Successfully combating organized fraud requires a coordinated effort among claims professionals, SIU investigators, in-house counsel, coverage counsel, and defense attorneys.

By sharing information early, preserving evidence, and maintaining open communication throughout the life of a claim, these teams are better equipped to identify fraud indicators, connect related claims, and build stronger defenses against organized fraud rings.

Key Takeaways from the Session

Attendees left the session with several practical strategies for strengthening fraud investigations:

• Recognize patterns that may connect seemingly unrelated claims.
• Preserve evidence as early as possible to avoid losing valuable investigative opportunities.
• Foster collaboration between claims professionals, SIU teams, and legal counsel from the earliest stages of a suspicious claim.
• Build cases that not only defend against fraudulent claims but help expose the larger networks behind them.

As fraud schemes continue to evolve, so must the strategies used to combat them. Roig Lawyers is proud to have Partner Jordana Kahn share her experience alongside fellow industry leaders at FIFEC 2026, helping claims professionals and insurers better identify organized fraud, preserve critical evidence, and develop proactive litigation strategies that protect their organizations.

About Jordana Kahn

Jordana Kahn is a Partner with Roig Lawyers whose practice focuses on insurance fraud litigation, SIU investigations, and complex civil litigation. Drawing on her experience as both a former prosecutor and seasoned defense attorney, she works closely with insurers, claims professionals, and Special Investigation Units to uncover fraudulent schemes and develop aggressive litigation strategies designed to protect clients from organized insurance fraud.