West Bend Insurance Company

Senior Investigator – Special Investigations Unit

West Bend Insurance Company
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $68,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in fraud investigation and claims analysis, utilizing investigative databases and AI-enabled tools for effective evidence gathering and reporting. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for working with internal and external partners while adhering to legal and regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Fraud InvestigationEvidence GatheringAnalytical SkillsInvestigative DatabasesClaims Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Investigate suspected insurance fraud involving auto, property, casualty, workers’ compensation, and other personal, commercial, and specialty lines of business
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to evaluate suspicious insurance transactions
  • Collect evidence and support fraud detection programs
  • Communicate investigative findings to internal and external partners, regulators, and law enforcement
  • Identify red flags, gather facts, and document evidence in compliance with company policy and legal requirements
  • Review claim files for inconsistencies, late reporting, coverage anomalies, questionable damages, and medical billing issues
  • Apply checklists, referral criteria, and scoring tools to determine whether further investigation is warranted
  • Conduct moderate- to high-complexity investigations with minimal supervision using field, desktop, or combined methods
  • Evaluate, coordinate, and recommend investigative action plans with claims, underwriting, and legal partners
  • Coordinate and monitor outside vendors involved in SIU investigations
  • Prepare detailed investigative reports and support referrals to law enforcement, legal action, and state fraud bureaus when applicable
  • Stay informed about regulations, statutes, internal protocols, and procedures
  • Maintain documentation of investigative actions and work products according to SIU standards and best practices
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for Claims and Underwriting training on fraud detection, deterrence, and prevention

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 6-8 years of fraud investigation, claims investigation, SIU support, or related research/analyst experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Well-developed evidence-gathering and interviewing skills
  • Ability to follow investigative processes and best practices
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to summarize complex findings
  • Collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous learning
  • Proficiency with investigative databases and standard office software
  • Ability to use computers and software for data entry, digital research tools, and investigative analysis
  • Ability to document loss scenes and evidence using digital photo/video
  • Ability to work effectively with AI-enabled investigative tools, including fraud scoring, anomaly detection, entity/link analysis, and automated summarization, while applying sound judgment and documenting decision rationale
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of fire cause and origin
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Ability to travel within the assigned territory

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical & Prescription Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and Accidental Death & Disability
  • Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid Time Off; standard first-year PTO is 17 days, prorated based on month of hire
  • Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates
  • Bonus eligible based on performance
  • Opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth
  • Remote/work-from-home arrangement
  • Team meetings, training, and corporate events

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Hard Skills
Fraud DetectionInvestigative ProcessesData EntryDigital Research ToolsEvidence DocumentationAnomaly DetectionEntity/Link AnalysisAutomated SummarizationInterviewing SkillsProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationCollaborative MindsetInterpersonal SkillsContinuous Learning
Tools & Technologies
AI-Enabled Investigative ToolsStandard Office SoftwareDigital Photo/Video Documentation
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
Insurance FraudSIU StandardsClaims InvestigationRegulatory ComplianceFire Cause and Origin