SIU Field Investigator
| Company | Geico |
|---|---|
| Location | Tampa, FL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- An associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field
- Five years of insurance claims investigative experience (includes TCR1, TCR2, CU, PIP technical and/or PIP litigation desk experience), professional investigation experience with law enforcement agencies
- Seven years of professional investigation experience involving economic or insurance related matters
- Experience handling in-person or phone statements from various parties in an investigation
- Ability to gather a broad range of evidence related to an investigation and draw conclusions based on the information collected
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize investigative volume workloads and stressful situations
- Must be able to always maintain a professional attitude and appearance
- Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license, certifications and permits
- Must be able to lift and carry materials and equipment
- Must be able to climb on, off, in, around and under vehicles
- Must be able to exercise caution and awareness of surroundings while performing the essential duties of the position
- Must be able to learn and apply large amount of technical and procedural information
- Knowledge of city, state, and local regulations, legal concepts, case law, medical treatments, and medical terminology
Responsibilities
- Conduct investigations of suspected cases of fraud or other illegal activities against the Company
- Interviewing, database inquiries, taking statements, and locating sources of information and witnesses
- Evaluating information to determine its credibility
- Referring and coordinating investigation assignments to outside agencies
- Providing training and support to all departments in the claims handling process
Preferred Qualifications
- 4-year Degree or higher
- Current or prior SIU investigations experience working in diverse teams across different SIU job functions
- Experience handling financial, casualty, bodily injury, worker’s compensation, commercial, marine, auto, property and underwriting fraud investigations
- Ability to handle complex fraud cases and/or rings
- Knowledge on how to use public record systems, and/or claims and policy databases to support an investigation
- Ability to work with minimal direct supervision and manage an active case load
- Related professional designations (e.g. CIFI, CFE, FCLA, CPCU, etc.)