7B (risk): Fraud risks

11am – 11.45am GMT, 3 March 2026 ‐ 45 mins

Room: Buckingham Suite

Session

This session charts the journey of a major liability claim from initial concerns to a successful fundamental dishonesty outcome, supported by effective partnership work and RIPA‑aligned practices. Attendees will gain practical insights into detection, investigation, and decision‑making in complex claims.

Speakers

Chris Keesing

Counter Fraud & Investigations Manager & Chair of London Borough Fraud Investigation Group, City of London Corporation

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Richard Skok

Insurance and Risk Management Officer, City of London Corporation

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Chris Keesing

Counter Fraud & Investigations Manager & Chair of London Borough Fraud Investigation Group, City of London Corporation

Chris Keesing has Chaired LBFIG since 2020, he has over 20 years’ experience of tackling fraud in the public sector, both in local government and the Civil Service.

For the past 16 years, he has led the counter fraud and investigation response for the City of London Corporation as its Counter Fraud & Investigations Manager.

An accomplished speaker he has presented at national conferences and regional forums. He also works closely with the Fighting Fraud & Corruption Locally committee and other regional industry groups. Chris was instrumental in championing the NFI London Fraud Hub, with over two thirds of London Boroughs now signed-up.

Richard Skok

Insurance and Risk Management Officer, City of London Corporation

Richard has been working in insurance for 25 years, in local government for 15 years, and at the City of London Corporation for the last five years. He enjoys the diversity and complexity of his job at the City, which covers the square mile, institutions within and without and many other locations beyond, and is currently the co-chair of the South East ALARM committee.