Jeannette Gerloff, 54, of Yale, was charged with one count of Insurance Fraud – presenting false information (a Class D Felony) and one count of theft in the second degree (Class D Felony) following an investigation by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau.
The charges against Gerloff stem from an investigation that began in October 2023. According to criminal complaints filed by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau, Gerloff provided false statements to her insurer as part of and in support of a claim for payment on her renters insurance policy. Gerloff obtained $2,487.34 from her insurer which she otherwise would not have been entitled to.
On March 8, Gerloff was arrested. She was released on her own recognizance after making a court appearance. Iowans with information about insurance fraud are encouraged to contact the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau at 515-654-6556. No additional information will be provided at this time.
Note: A criminal charge is merely an accusation, a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Alice J. Roden started working for Trending Insurance News at the end of 2021. Alice grew up in Salt Lake City, UT. A writer with a vast insurance industry background Alice has help with several of the biggest insurance companies. Before joining Trending Insurance News, Alice briefly worked as a freelance journalist for several radio stations. She covers home, renters and other property insurance stories.