Allianz makes £200k saving after butchered claim
Allianz has saved £200,000 after a complex injury claim was dropped due to the discovery of contradictory surveillance footage and social media evidence.
The claimant in the case Akram v Fizah Grocers (HG) Limited, worked as a butcher and alleged severe injuries to his left arm after an accident at work involving a knife.
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