Employers
Approximately 355,600 insurance investigators, claims adjusters, and examiners are employed in the United States. They work for insurance companies, investigation firms, and government insurance fraud agencies. Opportunities are available throughout the country, but are best in large cities.
Starting Out
Many people break into this career after first working in law enforcement, the fire service, or private investigation. Other investigators started out in entry-level positions (claims adjusters or examiners) in the insurance industry. Claims adjusters and examiners who show promise at identifying potential fraud might be asked to join an insurance company’s insurance fraud investigative unit.
Some people break into the field after participating in an internship at an insurance company. Contact the special investigative units of major insurance companies to inquire about formal internship programs. Your college’s career service office may also be able to steer you toward internship opportunities at insurance companies.
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners offers Community (http://connect.acfe.com), a members-only social network that provides industry information and networking opportunities.
- Accountants
- Auditors
- Business Managers
- Financial Institution Officers and Managers
- Financial Quantitative Analysts
- Forensic Accountants and Auditors
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators, and Analysts
- Health Care Insurance Navigators
- Insurance Claims Representatives
- Insurance Policy Processing Workers
- Insurance Underwriters
- Life Insurance Agents and Brokers
- Property and Casualty Insurance Agents and Brokers
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
- Risk Managers