Some insurers have research units and can advise manufacturers and other organizations of theft trends and vulnerabilities of various vehicles to theft. The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud’s public awareness campaign includes airbag theft and works with legislators to address insurance fraud issues. The National Insurance Crime Bureau has brought together insurers and law enforcement agencies to facilitate identification, detection and prosecution of auto theft-related insurance fraud. Under a voluntary program, insurers advise the bureau of vehicle thefts and the NICB makes available to consumers an online system for checking the status of a motor vehicle they.
