SIU Investigator

Advance your career in insurance claims investigation with Allied Universal® Compliance and Investigation Services, a global leader providing dynamic opportunities for claim investigators, SIU investigators, and surveillance investigators. Our team is committed to innovation and excellence, making a significant impact in the insurance industry.

About the role

Allied Universal® is hiring a Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Investigator to investigate insurance claims with red flags that suggest fraudulent behavior. The role involves determining if claims warrant reporting to the appropriate state agency for prosecution. This position offers job flexibility with field work, an auto allowance, and a company credit card for fuel and travel. A valid driver's license with at least one year of driving experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate suspected fraudulent insurance claims for various coverages, including workers’ compensation, general liability, property and casualty, and disability.
• Acquire and gather information through data collection, interviews, research, and collaboration with clients, case managers, other SIU entities, law enforcement, and state Departments of Insurance.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for investigations, file reviews, audits, training tasks, consulting projects, and other assignments.
• Produce professional and expert reports, memos, and letters that are clear, concise, and grammatically correct.
• Run appropriate database indices if necessary and verify the accuracy of results found.
• Independently develop a strategic plan to achieve assignment objectives, ensuring thorough documentation and effective communication with clients and their Special Investigation Unit Supervisor.

Requirements

• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, or
  • High School diploma or higher with a minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated professional law enforcement experience with specific attention to investigations related to fraud.
• Ability to be properly licensed as a Private Investigator as required by the state where work is completed.
• Post-offer, must successfully complete the Allied Universal Investigations training/orientation course.
• Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience conducting complex insurance investigations or adjusting complex insurance claims.
• Proficient understanding and application of anti-fraud laws, insurance regulations, and compliance standards within their home state and designated regional area.
• Proficient in utilizing laptop computers and cell phones.
• Special Investigative Unit (SIU) Compliance knowledge.
• Ability to type 40+ words per minute with minimum error.
• Flexibility to work varied and irregular hours and days, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military experience.
• Law enforcement experience.
• Insurance administration experience.
• Familiarity with California SIU regulations.
• One or more of the following professional industry certifications:
  • Certified Fraud Investigator (CFE)
  • Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI)
  • Fraud Claim Law Associate (FCLA)
  • Fraud Claim Law Specialist (FCLS)
  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • Associate in Claims (AIC)
  • Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan, and disability insurance.
• Seven paid holidays annually.
• Sick days available where required by law.
• Vacation time offered at an initial accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.