Specialty Investigator

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Travelers is seeking an experienced Insurance Investigator in the Los Angeles area. You will analyze complex case information, conduct thorough field investigations, and coordinate with law enforcement and industry partners. The role emphasizes evidence handling, training, and testimony to support policy decisions.

A Bachelor's degree is preferred. Five+ years in investigations or insurance claims are required, with a valid driver's license and strong analytical skills to drive loss recovery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret information and apply investigative techniques.
• Strong interviewing skills and ability to manage multiple cases.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and summarizes highly technical information related to complex investigations.
• Conducts thorough field investigations focusing on theft, policy coverage, and losses.
• Applies critical thinking to prioritize investigations with significant financial impact.
• Acts as liaison with law enforcement and industry partners.
• Prepares and conducts technical training on detection techniques and evidence handling.
• Testifies to findings and supports claim or coverage decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interviewing skills

Computer literate

Time management

Leadership

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Ideal candidate must reside in or near Los Angeles, CA.What Will You Do?

• Analyzes and summarizes highly technical information related to multiple complex case investigations with regional and national implications.
• Conducts thorough and timely insurance field investigations while managing resources with a focus on theft, policy coverage and contract losses with an emphasis to recover stolen property.
• Applies the techniques of critical thinking to prioritizes and develop investigations that have complex allegations and/or significantly financial impact to multiple claims and/or organized ring activity spanning across multiple lines of business and potentially across several states.
• Applies applicable cargo theft statutes: local, state and federal to ensure duties and assignments are carried out within the requirements of applicable law and local office expectations.
• Provides exceptional customer service by maintaining contact with business partners, customers and external resources throughout the life of each investigation.
• Acts as a liaison with local/state/federal law enforcement personnel, industry advocates and other companies.
• Serves as the subject matter expert (liaison) on transportation theft to business and industry partners.
• Applies rules of evidence; recognizes evidence and determines its value to specific claim, evidence collection and interpretation.
• Establishes and maintains liaison network with public officials, law enforcement officers and others to obtain assistance in conducting investigations.
• Identifies cases for potential insurance fraud prosecution and submits questionable claims to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
• Delivers specialized consultation services and quality risk training to customers, claim staff and underwriting including the development of service plans that focus on management controls, loss frequency and/or loss severity issues.
• Monitors the progress of services and makes recommendations to underwriting and insured in amending plans when necessary.
• Strategizes to intercept fraudulent activity by developing a network of resources within the community (e.g., local cargo task forces, district attorney offices, law enforcement agencies, insurance associations, professional associations, and community groups).
• Prepares and conducts technical training in detecting and applying techniques to multiple complex cases.
• Testifies to findings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Analytical skills and ability to make deductions; logical and sequential thinker. - Advanced
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to use and interpret information and facts as well as apply critical techniques to investigative process - Advanced
• Computer literate; database, Internet and social media proficient - Advanced
• Interviewing skills - Advanced
• -Computer literate; database and internet emerging social media use/search proficiency. - Advanced
• Conflict management skills to deal with crisis situations, hostile witnesses, etc. -Advanced
• Must be a self-motivated individual - Intermediate
• Excels at working independently, while making decisions to successfully pursue recoveries or information germane in the determination of the claim or coverage related issues.
  • Intermediate
• Knowledge of available resources (internal and external) to assist in investigations -Advanced
• Working level knowledge of insurance and claim operations, Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, and Workers Compensation insurance products. - Intermediate
• Time management and accurate record keeping - Intermediate
• -Strong case management skills and the ability to manage your own work independently. - Intermediate
• Adapt to changes in process and shifting priorities Intermediate
• Must take ownership/initiative; significant planning and goal setting skills required - Intermediate
• Presentation and training skills. Intermediate
• Understanding of claim best practices - Intermediate
• Leadership, including delegation and ability to get work done through others- Intermediate
• Influence and conflict management skills - Intermediate
• Understanding of Underwritings best practices - Intermediate
• Understanding of marine and transportation based insurance policies, tariffs, treaties and contracts - Basic
• Basic understanding of National Insurance Crime Bureau, law enforcement and task forces operational protocols - Basic

What is a Must Have?

• A minimum of five years of investigative experience or a minimum of five years insurance claim related experience required Valid driver's license required.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members including spouses, domestic partners, and children are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Life Balance program provides access to professional counseling services, life coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through Life Balance, youre eligible for five free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.