Claims Investigator - South Florida

Job Description

Job Description

Allied Universal® is hiring a Claims Investigator. Claim Investigators validate the facts of loss for Insurance claims through scene Investigations, claimant and witness Interviews, document retrieval and data Interpretation.

• Florida applicants must either hold a C Private Investigators' License

OR

• Independently complete the 40-hour course necessary to successfully apply for a CC Private Investigator’s license (apprenticeship) before applying.

• Must possess a valid driver's license with at least one year of driving experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigate insurance claims for a variety of coverage to include workers’ compensation, general liability, property and casualty and disability
• Gather information independently and in collaboration with clients and case managers through various methods such as data collection, interviews, research, and scene investigations
• Follow guidance from the handling insurance adjuster to perform field tasks essential to the investigation
• Develop and document information on any investigation in a professional and expert manner by writing clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports, memos, and letters
• Run appropriate database indices if necessary and verify the accuracy of results found

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• Must possess one or more of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice
• Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated experience conducting complex insurance investigations or adjusting complex claims
• High school diploma with a minimum of six (6) years of demonstrated experience conducting complex insurance investigations or adjusting complex claims
• Ability to be properly licensed as a Private Investigator as required by the states in which you work
• Post offer, must be able to successfully complete the Allied Universal Investigations training/orientation course
• Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience conducting insurance claims investigations or adjusting complex claims
• Working knowledge and understanding of anti-fraud laws, insurance regulations, and compliance rules and standards in their home state and within their designated region of the country
• 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
• Proficient in utilizing laptop computers and cell phones

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Military experience
• Law enforcement
• Insurance administration experience
• 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