The Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority (IFPA), in partnership with the Delaware Valley and Greater Pittsburgh Chapters of the International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU), hosted the 15th Annual Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Conference at the Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Pocono Manor, PA on April 16-17, 2026. The event drew 320 professionals, 25 expert presenters, and 22 vendors for two days of insightful education and valuable networking opportunities. A centerpiece was the presentation of the 2026 Fraud Fighter Awards by IFPA Executive Director Christopher Sloan:
Investigator of the Year: Special Agent Jonathan Woodward, recognized for his exceptional dedication in combating insurance fraud. While with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General Insurance Fraud Section, Woodward’s pivotal role in the Tyree Goldsmith case, marked by relentless commitment and tenacity, earned him a position as a Federal ATF Task Force Officer.
Investigation of the Year: Awarded to a team of fraud fighters for dismantling a sophisticated Pennsylvania-based interstate luxury vehicle title-washing scheme. This intricate case showcased outstanding collaboration among the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, PA State Police, Berks County Detectives, Lehigh County Detectives, NYPD, Miami Police Department Detectives, and the Miami-Dade Auto Theft Unit—resulting in charges against 13 individuals, including several extraditions from Mexico. (Individuals recognized: Investigative Analyst Steph Wable – PA OAG; Special Agent Tim Biggins – PA OAG; Special Agent Jeremy Becker – PA OAG; Deputy Attorney General April Lysaght – PA OAG; Senior Deputy Attorney General Kristyne Crist; Det. Michael Everk – Lehigh County DA Office; Trooper Daniel Stevens – PSP VFI; Trooper Ramon Torres – PSP Auto Theft; and Det. Barry Whitmoyer – Berks County DA Office – Auto Theft Task Force).
Save the Date:
2027 Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Conference
April 21 and 22, 2027 | Hershey, PA
Memorable moments from our 2026 conference coming soon! See our gallery from the 2025 conference below.
