(Policy No. 2026‑01, Adopted by Board of Directors on February 20, 2026

 

Preamble

Members of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigation Units (SWFL IASIU) are entrusted with responsibilities that require integrity, professionalism, and adherence to the highest ethical standards. This Code of Ethics reflects the Chapter’s commitment to promoting lawful, fair, and responsible investigative practices in the detection, prevention, and prosecution of insurance fraud.

 

 

Code of Ethics

I. Members will, at all times, act with integrity, trustworthiness and honesty, modeling the professional behavior exemplary of our organization.

 

II. Members will diligently and competently assume and perform their professional responsibilities.

 

III. Members will respect the sensitive nature of any confidential or proprietary information made known or available to them, consistent with the law. Members will also exercise the care required to prevent the unlawful or improper disclosure of such information.

 

IV. Members will take the appropriate care to protect or maintain the reputation and professional practice of a colleague, employer, insured, claimant or other subject of an investigation.

 

V. Members will demonstrate the requisite courage and responsibility in their decision making when faced with potential conflicts of interest.

 

VI. Members will perform their duties and, at all times, conduct themselves in accordance with the law.

 

VII. Members will, at all times, be aware of and adhere to the principles of appropriate antitrust laws.

 

VIII. One of the hallmarks of IASIU is its belief in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Members will respect and adhere to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.