Nothing to add to Zero's advice really.
Two comments though;
Always advise your insurer (hindsight and all that). BUT, pay attention and if nothing happens then make sure it is *not* taken into account in your next renewal premium.
In this case if, as appears likely, he gets away with a claim, this may well hurt your renewal premium, perhaps significantly. Make sure you document your concerns to your insurer in writing immediately and make sure your version is on their records. When you get to renewal be prepared to have the fight that says "you decided to pay a fraudulent claim to save yourself money, do not increase my renewal premium just to recover some of your expenses".
If it gets to that, then it will be a fight, but it's one you want to win. Because shopping around with a fault injury claim on your record isn't much fun.
Sorry, the guy is a scumbag, clearly. Perhaps you will be fortunate and your Insurer will be sensible, though I wouldn't count on it. If it comes to it I am always up for a fight with an insurer if you need support.
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