Great American Insurance Group, Accurate Background Inc. Double-team Fraud

CINCINNATI, Ohio – Great American Insurance Group and Accurate Background Inc. have formed a strategic partnership to help companies prevent workplace violence, theft and losses. Accurate Background, a background screening company, will be conducting various types of background screening and consultation as part of GAIG's crime insurance initiatives. Companies purchasing Fidelity/Crime insurance from Great American will be able to screen present and future employees and vendors, enabling them to avoid applicants who provide them with false information. A recent survey conducted by Privacy & American Business magazine found that 91% of workers approve of background checks for criminal records. "We are constantly searching for partnerships and products that will help our clients maintain a safe work environment," said Dave Dickerson, president and founder of Accurate Background. "This partnership will help these companies to avoid `problem' employees and potential losses from theft and violence."