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Investigate Your Future Career Opportunities as an Insurance Fraud InvestigatorWhen an employee at an insurance company thinks a claim could be fraudulent, they give it to the insurance fraud investigator. In some cases, the investigator might find the claim is completely genuine, or they might uncover various types of fraud or criminal activity. It could be something simple like someone claiming more damages to a vehicle than what occurred during an accident, or more serious crimes such as arson, unnecessary medical treatments, falsified workers' disability claims, or staged accidents. An investigator could even find a complex fraud ring involving several claimants, dishonest doctors or lawyers, or possibly employees at the insurance company itself.What Education Does an Insurance Fraud Investigator Need? For the broadest career opportunities, you need a college degree or law enforcement training. Insurance companies tend to prefer those who have experience as a law enforcement officer, private investigator, claims adjuster, or examiner since it proves you already have the required interviewing and interrogation skills. You can face tough competition to get a job as an insurance fraud investigator, especially since many of those retiring from law enforcement or the military are still young enough to work and choose to pursue this potentially lucrative career path. Getting an investigator license could help improve your chances. Insurance Fraud Investigator Salaries The average annual salary for an insurance fraud investigator is $57,550. Those working for securities and commodities firms, natural gas companies, and individual and family services average even higher wages: $67,510 to $68,650. But you need the right education and training to get those sought after jobs. |
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