SIU Analyst

Company

Argo Group

Argo Group is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. The Argo entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc.

Business Title(s): SIU Analyst

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: In-Office:
Any employee, in any Clearbrook office, can apply for this opportunity and stay in their current location.

We are looking for a highly capable SIU Analyst to serve in a support role for our investigative teams in both Argo and Farm Family on basic and major investigations. We are looking for a candidate to fill this position from our Omaha office. Alternatively, this role can also be filled in our Albany, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City or Richmond office.

This position reports to the Director, SIU & Compliance in Richmond, VA.

This is a 100% in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours.

• Working under technical direction, applies established investigative methodologies and analytical techniques to support the identification, investigation, and deterrence of suspected instances of insurance fraud under both the Argo and Farm Family brands in both claims and underwriting.
• Conducts ISO searches, background checks, social media investigations, and other research activities as directed by the SIU teams of Argo and Farm Family.
• Ensures data is updated and maintained in claims and SIU source systems to support investigative efforts and accurate case documentation.
• Analyzes social media results, public records, and other intelligence sources to determine whether claimant activities, employment status, or reported losses are consistent with claim presentations.
• Initiates proactive data investigations and identifies emerging fraud patterns, organized fraud rings, repeat exposure trends, and other indicators of potentially fraudulent activity.
• Assists SIU investigators in both Argo and Farm Family throughout the investigative lifecycle by gathering, organizing, and analyzing information from multiple data sources.
• Performs audits and reviews as requested by SIU leadership to ensure compliance with fraud identification procedures, red flag requirements, and investigative best practices.
• Applies knowledge of Property & Casualty, Workers’ Compensation, and other commercial insurance industry services and processes in support of fraud investigations.
• Collaborates with claims, underwriting, legal, and SIU team members to support investigations and fraud prevention initiatives.
• Assists with the development, enhancement, and utilization of case management platforms, investigative tools, and data modeling capabilities.
• Effectively communicates with the SIU team on general observations and provides ongoing feedback on fraud trends, developments, and investigative opportunities.
• Assists with fraud awareness training for claims and underwriting staff and serves as a resource for fraud detection and referral processes.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying more effective investigative tools, technologies, workflows, and analytical techniques.
• Ensures the confidentiality and security of sensitive information throughout the investigative process.

• A practical knowledge of SIU claims, as well as an exceptional customer service focus typically achieved through:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required.
• A Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI) designation plus one other industry designation (such as CIFA, CIFR, AIC, or CPCU or four additional years of related experience beyond the minimum experience required above may be substituted in lieu of a degree. Must be licensed or have the ability to quickly obtain a license within one year.
• A minimum two (2) years of practical knowledge of SIU investigations, fraud detection techniques, and investigative analytics
• Must have good business acumen (i.e., understand how an insurance company works and…