Job ID #: 89562 Location(s): FL - Tampa Functional Area: Claims Education Required: Bachelors Degree Position Type: Full Time Relocation Provided: None Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years
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We are looking for results-driven individuals to build a rewarding long-term career with us as a Special Investigator!
Our Special Investigators will: o Follow up on potentially fraudulent claims that have been initiated by claims representatives. o Use investigative techniques to conduct interviews, gather detailed information, and complete field investigations.
If you have the following: o Bachelors Degree. o Excellent investigative, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills. o Prior special investigation claims experience or investigative law enforcement background.
If you are looking for the following in your next career move: o Paid training through the award winning and industry leading University of Farmers. o Flexibility and independence to work outside the confines of a desk job. o Total Rewards benefits package, 401K, and a competitive starting salary. o Rapid growth potential and management opportunities for success-oriented people through education, mentorship programs, and inspirational leadership at a company you can be proud of.
Bilingual candidates may be eligible to earn multilingual pay!
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Farmers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.
Conducts investigations into claims, as directed, using sound investigative techniques in compliance with all federal, state and local laws pertaining to investigations and fair claims handling practices. Investigation may involve vehicle or public carrier travel, field interview, use of photographic and sound recording devices and other trade instruments. Reports findings of investigations to the Claims Investigation Manager or Branch Claims Manager as directed. Prepares accurate, timely reports of all investigative activities, maintaining careful control of evidence retrieved in the course of investigations. Coordinates and directs the activities of private investigators, when use is authorized, ensuring timely, cost effective results and reports. Reviews private investigator billings to assure that all work billed was satisfactorily performed. Assists in recruiting and orientation of private investigators. Assists in training and counseling employees and agents in fraud recognition, investigation and resistance. Reviews and evaluates claims procedures for effectiveness in the avoidance, identification and resistance of fraudulent claims, and reports deficiencies to the Claims Investigation Manager. Acts as company liaison with law enforcement and other entities, as directed, on matters related to claims fraud and fraud reporting requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment, but with exposure to some or all of the following environments when in the field: Uncontrolled outside environmental conditions Excessive Noise Levels Chemicals Chemical/Biological Conditions Moving Mechanical Parts Areas considered dangerous Conditions, which could affect the respiratory system or skin such as: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, oils, smoke, soot, or poor ventilation.
Four-year college degree required. Outside insurance education, e.g., CPCU or GCA is preferred.
External candidates should have a minimum of one year of prior claims experience or two years of equivalent outside law enforcement experience. The same time-on-job requirement is preferred for internal candidates.
Communication Personal Computer Literate Valid driver's license Bondable Note: May be called upon to perform job duties outside of standard business hours.
Farmers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.
