Southern California Fraud Investigators' Association

Hello Insurance Fraud Fighters,

Registration is open for the 2026 SCFIA Anti-Fraud Conference.

Greetings Insurance Fraud Fighters,
We are excited to share some great news! The Southern California Fraud Investigators’ Association (SCFIA) has officially partnered with the Los Angeles / Orange County Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU) to co-host the 2025 Annual Anti-Fraud Conference. This collaboration marks an important step forward, as it allows us to broaden our network and expand valuable training opportunities for our members. Please join us in welcoming the IASIU LA/OC Chapter into the SCFIA family. We are thrilled to have them on board and look forward to working together.

IASIU LA/OC Chapter Officers
• Betsy De Leon, President – Travelers Insurance
• Cheron Browning, Vice President – AAA Insurance
• Lindsey McLain, Secretary – ICW Group Insurance Companies
• Dion Pantani, Treasurer – USAA Insurance
• Kelly Morris, Director for IASIU Board and Chapter Liaison – Farmers Insurance

Directors
• Becky Bocanegra – Bristol West Insurance
• Andre Pimienta – Wawanesa General Insurance Company
• Raymond Quintero – Farmers Insurance Exchange
• Ivonne Reyes – NICB
• Nicole Wilson – Travelers Insurance
• Dennis Kass, Chapter Counsel – Manning Kass

Hello Insurance Fraud Fighters:

We have opened our Call for Speakers to accept presentation proposals for the upcoming 2025 Anti-Fraud conference. Our goal is to deliver impactful and informative sessions that addresses key issues and advances the dialogue surrounding fraud investigations.

The Anti-Fraud Conference will take place from November 4–6, 2025, in Palm Springs, California. We are currently accepting proposals for concurrent session presentations. This highly anticipated annual event features more than 30 educational sessions (with CA POST and MCLE credit pending) and offers a wealth of opportunities for learning, collaboration, idea-sharing, and professional networking.

Our dynamic education program provides an engaging platform for exchanging insights, solving challenges collaboratively, and fostering meaningful connections. We invite you to contribute by sharing your knowledge, investigative techniques, innovative programs, or best practices that address the educational needs of professionals in the industry.

We are seeking a wide variety of topics that are innovative, engaging, inspiring, and informative—specifically designed for Police Officers, Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Investigators, Prosecutors, Private Investigators, Claims Examiners, Claims Adjusters, and Attorneys involved in fraud investigation and prosecution.

Our goal is to deliver relevant, impactful education and training that empowers attendees to improve their performance and drive success within their organizations. Presentations should spark creativity, encourage meaningful dialogue, and inspire forward-thinking solutions that help professionals and educators more effectively combat fraud.

SCFIA will offer three distinct educational tracks—SIU/Claims, Law Enforcement/Prosecution, and General Investigations—to provide dynamic and engaging learning experiences. Please select the session format that best aligns with your presentation content.

Visit www.scfia.org to complete the Speaker Application. The application must be submitted on or before May 16, 2025, to [email protected] for consideration.

See you in Palm Springs.

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