Investigations Manager General Insurance

Allianz; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider is seeking an Investigations Manager to lead the development of investigation practices. The role involves mentorship and ensuring compliance with guidelines while managing a diverse team. Ideal candidates will have significant people leadership experience and a background in investigations related to property and fraud. This role offers flexible work and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Flexible work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Financial wellness perks

Qualifications

• Experience in a people leadership role in a complex insurance organization.
• Experience in conducting investigations related to property, fraud, and arson.
• Ability to plan and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing industry leading investigation practices.
• Ensure service level agreements expectations are met.
• Develop and mentor a team for effective task management.

Skills

People leadership

Analytical thinking

Knowledge of investigations industry

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Ability to interpret complex information

Education

Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline

Job description

Investigations Manager General Insurance

About the role

Investigations Manager General Insurance | Customer & Operations | Australia Wide

At Allianz, we’re proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2025 and a Great Place to Work. As a leading global insurance and asset management brand, we prioritise care for our customers, the planet, and each other. We hire the very best people to further our commitment to caring and securing the future for our customers.

We offer an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back to the community and feel proud to be a part of an organisation doing meaningful work that matters while supporting sustainability, mental health, and well-being.

Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

About the role

• Assist in the development of industry leading investigation practices that will be seen as best practice by our customers, the company and the investigations industry.
• Ensure that expectations of service level agreements as per NIU Guidelines and Business Plan KPIs/SLAs are met.
• Ensure the provision of professional service and advice delivered as per Guidelines & SLAs listed in Business Plans.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant legislation and investigation guidelines.
• Develop and mentor a team, ensuring that tasks, accountabilities and development opportunities are apportioned equitably, creating a focused, capable and engaged team.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in a people leadership role in a complex, matrixed general insurance organisation.
• Significant experience in conducting investigations with a focus on incidents related to property, fraud and arson.
• Excellent knowledge of home, motor commercial, marine and, if applicable, CTP products, combined with the claims process.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the investigations industry and legal frameworks.
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively, organise tasks and manage competing resources and demands.
• Proven analytical and critical thinking capability to interpret a range of data, identify patterns, trends and links that inform judgements and solutions.
• Ability to interpret and analyse complex information, extract meaningful insights and evaluate options for decision making.
• Demonstrated evidence of technical proficiency with systems, software, databases, reporting and communication tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A passion for leveraging emerging technologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Benefits and perks

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day!
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible and remote work options and workplace adjustments, with support for your work/life balance.
• Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.
• Financial and Well-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer!
• For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site.

About Allianz Group

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to [emailprotected] for a confidential conversation.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. www.allianz.com.au/careers

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Insurance & Superannuation: More than 10,000 employees

Whether you’re an insurance professional or just starting out, Allianz have a wide range of opportunities to help you take the next step. Join a global leader, work with a diverse group of people and see how far you can go in a positive, rewarding environment.

The Allianz Australia Group operates across Australia and New Zealand. It delivers a wide range of personal, commercial and corporate insurance products and services. Over 3 million policy holders and more than 50% of Australia’s top 200 BRW companies rely on us for their insurance needs.

With over 4500 staff, Allianz Australia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Allianz Group, one of the world’s largest financial services companies. Come and work at Allianz and have the opportunity to grow your career with us.

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