Joe Rodriguez
Austin,TX
Summary
Relentless professional known for working hard to determine risk levels. A well-spoken Fraud Analyst promoting exemplary talents in reviewing accounts and identifying issues.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Fraud Investigator
Texas Mutual Insurance Company
2200 Aldrich Street Austin Texas
03.2015 - Current
- Analyzed financial statements to identify discrepancies, irregularities and fraudulent activity.
- Collaborated with team members to discuss fraud trends and brainstorm methods to combat this type of crime.
- Conducted research and interviews with relevant stakeholders to gather evidence and build case files.
- Interviewed witnesses thoroughly, asking appropriate questions to ascertain critical details about each case.
- Reviewed transactions and receipts to identify any suspicious activity.
- Testified in court for both civil and criminal cases, answering questions honestly and respectfully.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to create and maintain fraud prevention strategies.
- Coached and trained staff on fraud prevention techniques to increase awareness and reduce risk.
- Developed and implemented procedures to detect and prevent fraud.
- Produced detailed reports of fraud investigations and presented findings to senior management.
- Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
Workers Compensation Underwriter
Texas Mutual Insurance Company
09.2002 - 03.2015
- Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
- Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.
- Reviewed applications for insurance coverage and reports from loss control specialists to determine risks.
- Analyzed credit, income, compliance, title documents, and appraisals during underwriting process.
- Evaluated loan applications for affordability and conformance with underwriting guidelines.
- Supported review, acceptance or denial of new or renewal business after carefully reviewing all information.
- Supported review and acceptance or denial of new or renewal business.
- Monitored market conditions and economic trends to identify and limit potential risks.
- Evaluated applications to determine insurance coverage and appropriate risk classifications.
- Met with customers, agents and brokers to negotiate coverage, price, and service delivery.
Education
Associate Certified Fraud Examiner -
Associate Certified Fraud Examiner
Associate Degree - Claims -
Insurance Institute of America
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Police Administration
University of Texas - Pan American
Edinburg, TXAssociate Degree - Underwriting -
Insurance Institute of America
Skills
- Training New Hires
- Financial Documentation
- Professional Correspondence
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Evidence Recording
- Fraud and Anomaly Analysis
- Employer-Employee Fraud Investigations
- Workers Compensation Claims Investigations
Timeline
Senior Fraud Investigator
Texas Mutual Insurance Company
03.2015 - Current
Workers Compensation Underwriter
Texas Mutual Insurance Company
09.2002 - 03.2015
Associate Certified Fraud Examiner -
Associate Certified Fraud Examiner
Associate Degree - Claims -
Insurance Institute of America
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Police Administration
University of Texas - Pan American
Associate Degree - Underwriting -
Insurance Institute of America
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