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SIU Field Investigator

GNY Insurance Companies, New York, NY, United States


National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident and health insurance, as well as other specialty niche insurance products, through a large network of independent insurance agents, as well as directly to consumers.

Job Description This job is responsible for investigating and analyzing complex, multi-discipline coverage and claims that have been referred to the special investigation unit (SIU) for potential fraud. This role typically handles a combination of complex attorney represented and unrepresented claims and moderate to complex losses, in which suspicious activity has been identified. The individual performs a thorough investigation including: (1) conducting background searches, scene investigations, and clinic inspections; (2) taking recorded statements; (3) reviewing and analyzing medical notes, bills, and property damage; and (4) conducting witness interviews and social media searches. The individual conducts surveillance on property and/or creates scene reconstructions on some investigations and reviews whether fraud can be substantiated and supports a lawsuit. The individual provides work guidance and direction to less senior employees and provides mentoring and coaching to the team.

We are currently seeking an SIU Field Investigator to join our team in St. Louis, Missouri. This is a field-based role covering approximately a 3-hour radius from the St. Louis area. We’re looking for candidates with prior SIU insurance experience or a strong investigative background. In this role, you’ll support a team handling investigations on a diverse mix of claims, including homeowners, auto, bodily injury, and PIP etc. Join our team at National General an Allstate company!

Key Responsibilities

Enters SIU claim data information into multiple SIU systems

Reviews investigations with fraud outcomes to validate whether denial is appropriate

Updates files with investigation outcome, and when no fraud or insufficient evidence is found, returns file to MCO for further handling and settlement

Conducts complex online data application searches, research, and evaluation

Conducts complex site inspections, including body shops, medical clinics, loss locations etc.

Conducts thorough investigations of complex that are potentially fraudulent to determine if payment is warranted, including scene investigations and surveillance as needed

Validates that the information provided and obtained through investigation is true and accurate and follows up on all possible leads

Summarizes documents and enters into claim system notes, documenting a claim file with notes, evaluations and decision-making process

Utilizes analytic tools or SIU field intelligence to identify complex claims for investigation and/or for support in the evidence of the fraud and damages

Researches and responds to complex customer communications, concerns, conflicts or issues

Experience 2 or more years of experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities This job does not have supervisory duties.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Claims Processing

Crime Scene Investigations

Critical Thinking

Evidence Gathering

Fraud Investigations

Information Collection

Insurance Claims

Insurance Claims Investigations

Insurance Fraud

Insurance Fraud Investigations

Insurance Investigation

Researching

Special Investigations

Time Management

Witness Interviewing

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