Shares of Globe Life rebounded about 20% Friday morning after sinking 53% Thursday following a short-seller report alleging multiple instances of insurance fraud.
Fuzzy Panda Research disclosed a short position in the Texas-based insurance company after it uncovered "extensive allegations of insurance fraud ignored by management despite being obvious and reported hundreds of times."
The short-seller claims that Globe Life had insurance policies written for fictitious and deceased individuals, forged signatures and had funds withdrawn from bank accounts without customer approval.
They also allege that fictitious bank accounts were used to fund fake insurance policies so employees met their bonuses.
In a statement Thursday, Globe Life refuted the allegations and said they are "driven solely by short-term profit."
Organizations:
Globe, Panda Research, CNBC
Locations:
Texas