Insurance Investigation Officer 1

About the role

The Ohio Department of Insurance’s Fraud & Enforcement Division was established to ensure all Ohio insurance laws are abided by and enforced. The Division is responsible for conducting administrative and criminal investigations related to unauthorized insurance transactions, agent misconduct and insurance fraud. The Division is seeking a creative, self-motivated professional with a strong work ethic to fill an Insurance Investigation Officer 1 position within its Enforcement Unit.

Responsibilities

• Analyze less complex allegations of agent misconduct and unlicensed insurance activities.
• Conduct administrative investigations related to violations of Title 39 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Gather information, documents and/or evidence using a wide variety of techniques.
• Interview complainants, suspects, witnesses, insurance company representatives, policyholders, etc.
• Prepare investigative reports documenting the outcome of investigations conducted.
• Testify during administrative proceedings.
• Represent the division during industry or law enforcement meetings and conferences.
• Advise insurance companies, insurance agents and members of the general public about the Department’s laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in the insurance field or insurance-related entity (e.g., sales; marketing; claims adjuster; investigations); or six months of experience or six months of training in operation of a computer terminal and/or personal computer.
• OR two years of experience in law enforcement which included twelve months of experience in conducting investigations; or six months of experience or six months of training in operation of a computer terminal and/or personal computer.
• OR completion of an undergraduate core program in business, insurance or criminal justice; six months of experience; or six months of training in operation of a computer terminal and/or personal computer.
• OR the equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Skills

• Technical: Interviewing, Regulatory Compliance, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Insurance, Investigation
• Professional: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Written Communication

Work location

50 W Town St, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

Pay

$26.54 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

About Us

The Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) was established in 1872 as an agency charged with overseeing insurance regulations, enforcing statutes mandating consumer protections, educating consumers, and fostering the stability of insurance markets in Ohio. Today, the mission of the ODI is to provide consumer protection through education and fair but vigilant regulation while promoting a stable and competitive environment for insurers.