Senior SIU Investigator

The salary range for this job posting is $77,450.00 - $123,921.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay and job title, we'll consider your location, education, experience, and other job-related factors. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Encova Insurance has an immediate opening for a Senior SIU Investigator. This role will be home-based. You must reside in Illinois, with preference given to candidates who reside in the Chicago area. This role will report to the Manager, Special Investigations.

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Unique residence requirements are listed in each job posting, please review closely for details.

Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll. Our current footprint includes :

Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

JOB OBJECTIVE :

The SIU investigator is responsible for the review, acceptance, action planning, investigation and documentation of suspect claims. The SIU investigator is the subject matter expert on insurance fraud and communicates directly with all levels of claims personnel with regard to investigative strategies and conclusions. The SIU investigator is responsible for fraud recognition training for claims personnel and agents and provides administrative record keeping on suspicious claim fraud for management, law enforcement, and resolution specialists.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Review referred suspicious claims and identify the scope of investigation needed (full, limited or no investigation required) and provide feedback to the resolution specialist as needed on how to resolve the suspect issues in the claim.
• Investigate assigned suspicious claims.
• Determine and interview all parties who are material to the investigation.
• Independently perform investigative fieldwork to verify information and / or investigative leads.
• Utilize appropriate databases, informational resources and public records to verify information and / or investigative leads.
• Assign and oversee investigative vendors that are necessary for a thorough investigation including managing budgets and reports.
• Identify and communicate relevant coverage issues during the course of the investigation.
• Independently analyze data and facts to develop action plans and provide investigative conclusions.
• Perform other investigation and analysis as needed based on the requirements of the claim assignment.
• Prepare complete, detailed, and accurate narrative investigation reports, periodic status reports, and final opinions.
• Assist in the mentoring, development and providing of technical direction to other SIU investigators.
• Develop and mentor claims personnel regarding insurance fraud issues.
• Develop and coordinate training for SIU investigators in all phases of the investigation process.
• Work closely and communicate effectively with resolution specialists and claims leadership.
• Assist with fraud recognition training for resolution specialists and agents.
• Keep statistical data for transfer into SIU database and assist in developing data collection methods.
• Assist with and participate in examinations under oath.
• Review investigative results with resolution specialists and leadership before the claim is resolved.
• Appear in court as a company representative when needed.
• Represent SIU during claim reviews when needed.
• Assist in development of SIU field investigation standards and procedures.
• Generate and submit fraud reports to insurance departments.
• As directed by the SIU manager, may act as the department manager in the absence of the SIU manager.

Note : The SIU investigator is responsible for SIU investigations only. Resolution specialists are responsible for handling the claim including determining the amount of loss and negotiating settlements.

OTHER FUNCTIONS :

KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and / or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons.

Ready to join our team?

At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company's success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities.

Join us to discover a work experience where your diverse ideas will be met with enthusiasm - where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential.

What you can expect from us

Join our family of industry leaders, and let us reward you with a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package that includes but is not limited to : a 401(k), wellness programs, bonus incentive plans and flexible schedules, with an early close of the office every Friday. Additionally, Encova aspires to be an outstanding corporate citizen in all the markets we serve; we encourage and support associate participation in community initiatives through our foundations.

Encova Insurance is an EOE / E-Verify employer.