SIU Investigator

Allied Universal • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Allied Universal® Compliance and Investigation Services is hiring a Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Investigator to investigate insurance claims with red flags suggesting fraud. The investigator applies knowledge of insurance policies and fraud indicators to determine whether claims warrant reporting to the appropriate state agency for prosecution. The role involves field work and provides an auto allowance and company credit card for fuel and travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice; alternatively, a high school diploma or higher with at least five years of demonstrated professional law enforcement experience, specifically involving fraud investigations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any Private Investigator license required by the state where work is completed.
• Successful completion of the Allied Universal Investigations training/orientation course after an offer.
• At least five 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 in the candidate’s home state and designated regional area.
• Proficiency using laptop computers and cell phones.
• Knowledge of Special Investigative Unit (SIU) compliance.
• Ability to type at least 40 words per minute with minimal errors.
• Flexibility to work varied and irregular hours and days, including weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience.
• Law enforcement experience.
• Insurance administration experience.
• Familiarity with California SIU regulations.
• One or more professional 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), or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate suspected fraudulent insurance claims involving workers’ compensation, general liability, property and casualty, and disability coverage.
• Acquire 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 assigned work.
• Produce professional reports, memos, and letters that are clear, concise, and grammatically correct.
• Run appropriate database indices when necessary and verify the accuracy of results.
• Develop strategic plans independently to achieve assignment objectives, ensuring thorough documentation and effective communication with clients and their Special Investigation Unit Supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Disability insurance.
• Seven paid holidays annually.
• Sick days where required by law.
• Vacation accrual starting at 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Auto allowance and company credit card for fuel and travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level