Special Agent

Company: National Insurance Crime Bureau
Location: Trenton
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPosition Purpose:The primary NICB contact with its member companies and law enforcement agencies providing advice on preventing and combating insurance related crime and fraud in their designated geographical areas.  Responsible for initiating and conducting investigations which result in the dismantlement of organized groups/rings, arrests of those involved, loss mitigations, restitution and reduction of insurance fraud.  The Special Agent functions as the investigative arm of the NICB, working in cooperation with member companies, law enforcement and other associated agencies to combat insurance related crime.    Competencies/Duties:

• Conducts timely and thorough, multi-claim, multi-carrier criminal investigations. 
• Collects, analyzes, and calculates relevant data for use in investigations. 
• Properly documents all phases of investigative activity. 
• Prepares summary investigative presentations for submission to law enforcement/prosecutor. 
• Represents NICB in criminal court as requested, often testifying as an expert witness. 
• Serves as liaison with member companies, law enforcement and government agencies to promote and provide the full range of NICB services. 
• Functions as a "technical" expert in fraud investigations and identifying insurance fraud schemes/claim file review. 
• Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations. 
• Works well with others in a Task Force environment / a team player. 
• Establishes and maintains business relationships with member companies, law enforcement, regulatory agencies and vendors. 
• Provides comprehensive training to member companies and law enforcement on related insurance crime matters. 
• Identifies potential new member customers. 
• Other duties as assigned.  Position Requirements/Abilities:
  • Recognized functional expert.
  • Above average performance sustained over time.
  • Ability to interface successfully with a variety of people.
  • Ability to continually exercise discretion and independent judgment in matters of significance.
  • Ability to work independently under pressure.
  • Capacity to travel.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of organization skills.
  • Sound decision making skills.
  • Operate and maintain NICB issued equipment, including the ability to drive a company vehicle.Education, Work Experience, Licensure:
    • Relevant college degree preferred
    • Valid Driver's License.
    • 3 - 5 years of related investigative experience
    • Insurance industry and law enforcement experience preferred.
    • Good computer skills - Working knowledge of selected Microsoft Office applications.Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no direct reports.Contacts:
      • All levels of NICB employees
      • Law Enforcement and Prosecutors at all levels
      • Member Company personnelEnvironment/Physical Demands:
        • Works in an unstructured environment
        • Covers a wide geographical area and maintains a high caseload.
        • Squatting, climbing, stooping
        • May be required to lift up to 25 pounds
        • Travel required
        • Must possess valid driver's license and be able to drive a company vehicle.The NICB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: NICB is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the NICB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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