Coalition committees and task forces include a diverse mix of insurers, government leaders, public interest groups, associations, associates, and law firms. Coalition members may join one or more of these groups to drive a positive impact in the fight against insurance fraud. To join a committee or task force, contact the Coalition at memberservice@insurancefraud.org.
For more information or to find out how to join a committee, contact the staff liaison below.
Executive Committee
Governs the Coalition’s overall direction, strategy, and operations. The Board of Directors elects the officers and members of this chief governing body.
Co-chairs:
Anthony DiPaolo, Massachusetts Insurance Fraud Bureau
Steve Piper, CNA
Staff liaison: Michelle Rafeld
Amicus Review Committee
Identifies significant legal cases and submits amicus briefs in state and federal courts, providing arguments that help shape key rulings and establish broader precedents for the anti-fraud community.
Chair: John Doak, Insurance Care Direct
Staff liaison: Brent Walker
Financial Review Committee
Provides financial analysis and oversight of the Coalition’s budget. Ensures resources needed to provide programs and services to the community.
Staff liaison: Michelle Rafeld
Government Affairs Committee
Leads grassroots campaigns and supports updates to Coalition model legislative frameworks that states nationwide can use to combat fraud.You launch grassroots campaigns and help update Coalition model acts that states nationwide use to fight fraud.
Chair: Delpha DiGiacomo, Zurich North America
Staff liaison: Brent Walker
Legal Affairs Committee
Tracks court decisions impacting insurance fraud and maintains the Coalition’s legal resources. Also identifies cases for potential amicus curiae participation to support member interests. Membership is by invitation only.
Chair: Ross Silverman, Esq., Katten Muchin Rosenmann LLP
Vice Chair: Jeffrey Rapattoni, Esq. Marshall Dennehey
Staff liaison: Brent Walker
Public Information Committee
Leads national outreach that empowers consumers to prevent and report fraud, promotes integrity across all insurance practices, and raises awareness of fraud’s widespread impact.
Co-chairs:
Tom Donahue, Ethos Risk
Chris Sloan, Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority
Staff liaison: Celeste Dodson
Research Committee
Conducts data-driven research to help members better understand and address emerging fraud challenges. Produces insights that inform decision-makers, highlight evolving trends, and support policy development at the national level.
Chair: David Rioux, Erie Insurance
Vice Chair: Steve Jarrett, Westfield Insurance
Staff liaison: Celeste Dodson
TASK FORCES
Associate Member Task Force
Engages vendor partners, leveraging their deep expertise to support the Coalition’s mission. Ensures associate members remain informed, connected, and actively involved in advancing the Coalition’s strategy.
Co-chairs:
Frank Sztuk, Delta Group
Dennis Toomey, PwC
Staff liaison: Celeste Dodson
Fraud Risk Management Task Force
Collaborates with members to share best practices in enterprise fraud risk management, taking a holistic approach to fraud across the organization. Focuses on risk assessment, governance, and program oversight to strengthen protection and resilience.
Co-chairs:
Arteniece Lee, Horace Mann
Mariela Pennock, Assurant
Staff liaison: Celeste Dodson
Life & Disability Task Force
Explores evolving fraud schemes and exposures within life and disability insurance. Collaborates to identify, understand, and create strategies to effectively combat fraud.
Life Co-chair: Cindy Belmore, MassMutual
Disability Co-chair: Steve Pierson, The Hartford
Staff liaison: Celeste Dodson
Medical Fraud Task Force
Addresses medical benefits and billing fraud. Creates strategies to increase awareness of current and emerging fraud trends.
Co-chairs:
Craig Koerner, Farmers Insurance
Robert McGinley, PwC
Staff liaison: Celeste Dodson
Property & Casualty Task Force
Focuses on emerging fraud schemes in the property and casualty sector, strengthening public-private partnerships to enhance fraud detection and prevention efforts.
Co-chairs:
Armand Glick, Utah Department of Insurance
Pranay Mittal, Travelers Insurance
Staff liaison: Celeste Dodson
State and Industry Fraud Task Force
Brings together state insurance regulators and insurance company fraud directors to discuss key issues. This invitation-only group strengthens relationships and promotes collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Co-chairs:
Anthony DiPaolo, Massachusetts Insurance Fraud Bureau
Steve Jarrett, Westfield Insurance
Staff liaison: Celeste Dodson
Workers Compensation Task Force
Develops strategies to address emerging fraud trends and supports efforts to educate the industry while advancing improved approaches to related fraud issues.
Co-chairs:
Jenn Cunningham, Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Gene Donnelly, Zenith Insurance
Staff liaison: Celeste Dodson
SUBCOMMITTEES
Industry SIU Directors Subcommittee
Provides a forum for industry SIU Directors to discuss key issues related to their roles and responsibilities.
Staff liaison: Celeste Dodson
LTC Fraud Subcommittee
Identifies emerging fraud trends in long-term care, helping to raise awareness within the industry, the public, and governmental agencies. Develops strategies to effectively combat insurance fraud, protect consumers, and preserve the integrity of the long-term care system.
Co-chairs:
Jeff Ferrand, illumifin
Laurene A. Polignone, John Hancock
Staff liaison: Celeste Dodson
Membership Subcommittee
Promotes inclusion and representation across the Coalition while focusing on meeting member needs and expanding Coalition membership. Works to empower both public and private stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and achieve shared anti-fraud objectives.
Chair: Steve Piper, CNA
Staff liaison: Heidi Krumenauer
State Fraud Directors Subcommittee
Discusses issues pertaining to the roles and responsibilities of state fraud directors. This group provides a platform for state leaders to align on anti-fraud strategies.
Chair: Anthony DiPaolo, Massachusetts Insurance Fraud Bureau
Staff liaison: Celeste Dodson