Delta Group is proud to announce that Dominic Dugo, Vice President of our Fraud Division, has been appointed Chair of the International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU) Workers' Compensation Education Council—the first council of its kind in the organization's history.
A National Response to a $34 Billion Problem
Workers' compensation fraud drains more than $34 billion annually from consumers and insurance carriers across the United States. To combat this pervasive issue, IASIU has launched the Workers' Compensation Education Council as its central resource for advancing fraud detection, prevention, investigation, and prosecution.
The Council brings together a national team of experts who will work collaboratively to identify major cost drivers, recommend innovative prevention strategies, and deliver cutting-edge education to the insurance investigation community.
Leading the Charge Against WC Fraud
Dominic brings exceptional credentials to this leadership role, combining prosecutorial expertise with deep insurance industry knowledge:
- 33 years as a prosecutor, where he led one of the most successful workers' compensation fraud prosecutorial programs in the country
- 6 years as Vice President of Delta Group's Fraud Division, advising Delta and clients nationwide on insurance fraud investigations
- Nationally recognized instructor and published author on workers' compensation fraud
Dominic will chair the Council alongside co-chair Jay Bobrowsky, Senior Vice President of Special Investigations at California State Compensation Insurance Fund, who brings 36+years of law enforcement and fraud investigation experience.
"It is an honor to lead IASIU in this new groundbreaking Education Council,” said Dugo. "Workers' Compensation Fraud cases typically are complex and a challenge to uncover, investigate, and prosecute. With our outstanding co-chair, Jay Bobrowsky, and a team of nationwide experts from IASIU, we will work together to put a serious dent into this costly crime."
"Workers' compensation fraud schemes are constantly evolving, and having someone with Dominic's prosecutorial background leading this educational initiative will be invaluable to investigators across the country," said Frank Sztuk, Senior Vice President at Delta Group. "His ability to break down complex fraud patterns and share practical investigative strategies will make this Council an essential resource for the industry."
What the Council Will Deliver
The Workers' Compensation Education Council will serve IASIU members through:
- Monthly educational meetings featuring leading WC fraud specialists (last Tuesday of each month, 2:00-3:00 PM EST)
- A dedicated 3-hour educational block at the Annual IASIU Conference
- Published articles and training webinars on emerging fraud schemes
- Practical, actionable insights that investigators can immediately apply in the field
"Participation in the WC Education Council offers IASIU members a unique educational opportunity to learn directly from leading WC experts with practical training and actionable insights that can be immediately applied to Workers' Compensation fraud investigations," noted IASIU President Aimee Stidham.
The Council's first meeting is scheduled for February 24 at 2:00 PM EST, and IASIU members are invited to register and join this groundbreaking initiative.
Delta Group's Commitment to Fighting Fraud
This appointment reflects Delta Group's ongoing commitment to advancing the insurance investigation industry. With over 40 years of experience serving carriers nationwide, we understand that combating fraud requires not just investigative excellence, but education, collaboration, and innovation.
“Dominic's leadership of the IASIU Workers' Compensation Education Council is just one more way that Delta Group is contributing to industry-wide efforts to protect consumers and carriers from the devastating impact of fraud,” said John Sargent, Senior Vice President at Delta Group. “Congratulations to him on this new appointment.”
To learn more aboutIASIU https://www.iasiu.org.
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