Michael Petrie

About Michael Petrie

UPDATE With over 30 years in the Insurance Fraud Investigative + OSINT (before it was OSINT) Industry, including my early career as a private investigator, I\'ve been a pioneer in applying open-source intelligence, social media analysis, and data-driven methodologies to fraud detection, risk mitigation, and claims resolution since the 1990s. After locating a missing child in 2007 in just 16 minutes using open source intelligence disciplines coupled with real investigative methodologies (MySpaice+Hi5) this child was returned safely to their family. I had created several highly successful social media processes for various investigative companies and eventually co-founded Social Detection, the insurance industry\'s first SaaS platform built specifically for uncovering social media clues in insurance fraud, which was acquired by Insight Service Group (ISG) in 2020 (PR Newswire: Today, I lead Webutation.io, the next-generation evolution: an OSINT+real investigative methodologies+AI-powered social intelligence platform that empowers carriers, TPAs, employers, and counsel to uncover the truth faster amid exploding digital evidence in both simple and sophisticated fraud schemes. Webutation automates comprehensive OSINT searches across social media, public records, and thousands of open sources, delivering 40-60% more actionable insights than manual methods and your largest investigative firms. Built by investigators for investigators, it turns digital deception into defensible, data-backed decisions for fraud prevention, early risk flagging, efficient claims handling, and brand protection. We\'ve yet to lose a head to head comparison! Recent validation: We won the NRRDA 2026 “Shark Tank” Innovation Competition, showcasing our approach live to industry leaders. I\'m a frequent speaker and educator on OSINT, AI in fraud prevention, and digital investigations. If you\'re navigating complex social/digital fraud in workers\' comp, liability, risk management, or claims, let\'s connect. I\'d love to discuss your challenges and how Webutation can deliver faster, more accurate and more reliable results. Your Defense Against Deception. #InsuranceFraud #OSINT #AI #FraudPrevention #RiskManagement #ClaimsInnovationPA Workers Compensation Claim Certified; - PLC Links Chair; 20••••14 Member of PLC, CJCA, SJCA, DCA, RIMS - Del Val; RIMS - NJ Chapter

Experience

1. Founder-CEO

   Webutation, Inc

   Jan 2024 — Present · US

   Harnessing the Power of AI for Actionable Social Media IntelligenceThis approach revolutionizes the unearthing of social media intelligence by leveraging cutting-edge AI. We go beyond simply discovering information; we use AI to analyze vast amounts of social media data, discerning actionable insights that directly impact your goals. Matched with OSINT driven, investigative methodologies, this empowers you to make data-driven decisions and achieve more impactful results than ever before.

Education

• Jules E. Mastbaum A.V.T.S

  Engineering

Skills

• Background Checks
• Account Management
• Claim
• Workers Compensation
• Risk Management
• Business Development
• Private Investigations
• Fraud
• Training
• New Business Development
• Legal Liability
• Professional Liability
• Liability
• Social Media Education
• Claim Investigation
• Claims Management
• Social Media Investigations
• Subrogation
• Management
• Insurance
• Internet Investigations
• Data Analysis
• Sales