Insurance Investigation Officer 1

Ohio Department of Insurance; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Insurance is seeking an Insurance Investigation Officer 1 within the Fraud and Enforcement Division in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on investigating unlicensed activities, agent misconduct, and insurance fraud, with responsibilities spanning interviews, evidence gathering, and testimony.

Candidates should have 2 years in insurance or related fields or 2 years in law enforcement with investigation experience; alternative qualifications include an undergrad core program in

Qualifications

• 2 yrs. exp. in insurance field or insurance related entity; 6 mos. exp. or trg. in computer terminal/personal computer
• Or 2 yrs. exp. in law enforcement with 12 mos. exp. in investigations; 6 mos. exp. or trg. in computer terminal/personal computer
• Or undergraduate program in business, insurance or criminal justice with 6 mos. exp. or trg. in computer terminal/personal computer

Responsibilities

• Analyzing less complex allegations of agent misconduct and unlicensed insurance activities
• Conducting administrative investigations related to violations of Title 39 of the Ohio Revised Code
• Gathering information, documents and/or evidence using a wide variety of techniques
• Interviewing complainants, suspects, witnesses, insurance company representatives, policyholders, etc.
• Preparing investigative reports documenting the outcome of investigations conducted
• Testifying during administrative proceedings
• Representing the division during industry or law enforcement meetings and conferences
• Advising insurance companies, insurance agents and members of the general public about the Department’s laws, rules, policies and procedures
• Performing other duties as assigned

Skills

Investigation

Interviewing

Regulatory Compliance

Criminology

Insurance

Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Undergraduate core program in business, insurance or criminal justice

Tools

Computer terminal

Personal computer

Job description

The Role Of The ODI Fraud And Enforcement Division

The agency’s Fraud & Enforcement Division was established to ensure all Ohio insurance laws are abided by and enforced. The Division is responsible for conducting administrative and criminal investigations related to unauthorized insurance transactions, agent misconduct and insurance fraud.

What You’ll Do

As an Insurance Investigation Officer 1 within the Enforcement Unit, your key responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:

• Analyzing less complex allegations of agent misconduct and unlicensed insurance activities.
• Conducting administrative investigations related to violations of Title 39 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Gathering information, documents and/or evidence, using a wide variety of techniques.
• Interviewing complainants, suspects, witnesses, insurance company representatives, policyholders, etc.
• Preparing investigative reports documenting the outcome of investigations conducted.
• Testifying during administrative proceedings.
• Representing the division during industry or law enforcement meetings and conferences.
• Advising insurance companies, insurance agents and members of the general public about the Department’s laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

2 yrs. exp. in insurance field or insurance related entity (e.g., sales; marketing; claims adjuster; investigations); 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in operation of computer terminal &/or personal computer.

• Or 2 yrs. exp. in law enforcement which included 12 mos. exp. in conducting investigations; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in operation of computer terminal &/or personal computer.
• Or Completion of undergraduate core program in business, insurance or criminal justice; 6 mos. exp. Or 6 mos. trg. in operation of computer terminal &/or personal computer
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Investigation

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Work Location: 50 W Town St

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: 26.54

Schedule: Full-time

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Technical Skills: Interviewing, Regulatory Compliance, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Insurance, Investigation

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Written Communication

Agency Overview

About Us:

The Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) was established in 1872 as an agency charged with overseeing insurance regulations, enforcing statutes mandating consumer protections, educating consumers, and fostering the stability of insurance markets in Ohio.

Today, the mission of the Ohio Department of Insurance is to provide consumer protection through education and fair but vigilant regulation while promoting a stable and competitive environment for insurers.

Please visit our website Department of Insurance and also find us on LinkedIn .