GEICO is seeking a Senior Director, Special Investigations Unit (SIU) to lead the company’s fraud prevention and detection efforts. This is a tremendous opportunity to define and drive GEICO’s investigative strategy with a team of talented investigators that will support your vision and innovation.

Overview

As Senior Director, SIU, you will lead a nation-wide team of internal investigators, field investigators, and specialized investigative teams in executing GEICO’s Fraud Investigations. You will promote and monitor the company’s efforts to gain restitution for fraud perpetrated against GEICO and assist in evaluating the appropriateness of initiating civil recovery actions. You will create, recommend, and implement company policies and programs aimed at preventing and detecting internal and external fraud. You will oversee US-wide special operations and provide guidance and assistance where needed, while evaluating task forces and monitoring their effectiveness.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supervise the management of the Special Investigations Unit’s case management system and related databases.
• Coordinate the auditing of SIU files for quality control, ensuring that suspected fraud cases are investigated properly, that evidence of fraud is gathered and stored properly, and that appropriate after-investigative action is taken (i.e.; civil and criminal prosecution)
• Analyze claim handing procedures for vulnerability to fraud and recommending changes in procedures
• Ensure all associates and SIU staff receive appropriate training in Fraud Prevention & Awareness
• Evaluate company-wide integration of technology to combat fraud as appropriate
• Evaluate vendors’ services as they relate to insurance fraud investigations and negotiate the best corporate rates for those services
• Act as a liaison with GEICO stakeholders to ensure that SIU is providing appropriate service and that fraud reduction and detection efforts are maximized
• Act as GEICO’s liaison with Law Enforcement and assists in evaluating the appropriateness of initiating civil recovery actions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in leading fraud investigations and setting strategies
• Property and Casualty Insurance Investigations experience preferred
• Skilled at leading sizeable internal and external (field) teams
• Expertise using data and analysis to identify and implement new criteria for reviews and investigation referrals
• Ability to manipulate large datasets to develop models, flags, links, and other valuable data in the detection and investigation of fraud

Location

• Hybrid in Melville, NY; Lakeland, FL; Fredericksburg, VA; Dallas, TX preferred
• Other locations on the East Coast may be considered.

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Annual Salary

$195,000.00 - $315,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.