Special Investigator – Tampa/Sarasota Territory
- Employer
- Florida Peninsula Insurance Company
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Salary
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Posted
- Aug 15, 2017
- Closes
- Oct 13, 2017
- Category
- Claims, Loss Control, Risk Management
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
The position is responsible for conducting in-depth field investigations of suspicious property insurance claims including the investigation of low to moderately complex, suspicious or unlawful activity by policy holders, vendors and corporate assets in a prompt and expeditious manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Independently investigate claims involving suspicions of insurance fraud from low to moderately complex investigations with minimal supervision
- Prioritize assignments and conduct necessary field work exercising independent judgment, initiative and decision making
- Analyze facts and data; conduct recorded interviews, when required
- Prepare investigative reports and make recommendations to claims adjusters and management as appropriate
- Provide SIU support to independent IA firms and internal departments, when needed, that may include identifying training needs; participation in developing and presenting training to raise the awareness of potential fraud. This may also help to enhance the quality of SIU referrals
- Regularly meet with claims management to keep them informed of developments that may impact claims results in assigned region/territory.
- Develop and maintain industry, federal, state and local government contact involved in fraud investigation, detection and prevention
- Maintain and pursue technical competency by continuous learning in the area of fraud education with an emphasis on insurance fraud seminars and other company sponsored courses at the direction of the Manager, SIU. Attend monthly meeting facilitated by regulatory agencies and other fraud related organizations
- Ideally this position is in office but may on occasion require field investigations to include neighborhood canvasses, interviewing vendors, scene photos, business inquiries, etc.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Two Year degree in Criminal Justice/Corrections, or related field or a combination of education and field work experience
- 4+ years’ experience in SIU and/or investigative work, preferably with property/casualty claims experience
- Knowledge of relevant Florida Statutes and Administrative Code
- Comprehensive knowledge of interview and evidence gathering techniques
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to manage a high volume of assignments
- Good customer service and relationship building skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Claims Adjusting experience
- Law enforcement experience
- Industry certification (CFE, CIFI, FCLS)
- 3-5 years’ experience in law enforcement investigations or investigative experience with law enforcement agencies or SIU