Insurance
10 insurance special investigations experts
These ten professionals have managed or directed special investigations units at insurance companies. A reader can learn how insurers organize fraud investigation teams and decide which claims to investigate.
Professionals to explore
01—10David Valdes, CFE, FCLS, CIFI
LinkedInExperience: Senior Manager, Special Investigations · National General Insurance an Allstate Company (formerly Esurance)
Senior Manager, Special Investigations at National General Insurance an Allstate Company (formerly Esurance) since 2014. The profile describes directing the Special Investigations Unit nationally with 48 direct and indirect reports, 6 managers and 42 investigators, and overseeing the anti-fraud and compliance program. Former Regional Manager, SIU Operations (2007–2014) and Manager, SIU Operations (2003–2007) at Allstate.
Eric Afre, CFE, FCLS
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Director, Enterprise Special Investigations and Anti-Fraud Program · GEICO
Sr. Director, Enterprise Special Investigations and Anti-Fraud Program at GEICO since January 2024, where the profile describes leading the Centralized Countrywide SIU, Anti-Fraud and Fraud Data Intelligence program. Former Sr. Director - Financial Crimes Unit, Special Investigations Unit at Allianz (2018–2024) and Sr. Manager, Centralized Special Investigation Unit at Nationwide (2013–2018).
James Reichlin
LinkedInExperience: Special Investigation Unit Manager · Brethren Mutual Insurance
Special Investigation Unit Manager at Brethren Mutual Insurance since March 2008. Former SIU Investigator at USAA (2005–2008) and Claim Specialist SIU at State Farm (1994–2005). The profile describes insurance fraud investigation in auto, property, workers' comp and life insurance, building SIU operations, leading complex investigations and training teams in fraud detection.
Jeffery Ferner
LinkedInExperience: SIU Manager · Nationwide
SIU Manager at Nationwide since June 2015, and former Senior Special Investigator. Nationwide Mutual Ins. at Nationwide (2009–2015). The profile also lists Special Investigations Section Commander at Albuquerque Police Dept. (1983–2006) and cites experience in fraud investigations, medical fraud and fraud risk auditing.
Jerry Galiotto
LinkedInExperience: National SIU Manager · CSAA Insurance Group
National SIU Manager at CSAA Insurance Group, a role the profile lists as current, and SIU Litigation Manager at CSAA or AAA No Calif, Nevada & Utah since December 2005. The profile describes overseeing the Special Investigations Unit at CSAA Insurance Group. Former SIU Litigation Supervisor at CSAA Insurance Group (1998–2005).
Joe Booth
LinkedInExperience: SIU Regional Director · Travelers
SIU Regional Director at Travelers since May 2023. The profile describes serving as a Special Investigations Unit Director for Travelers in Texas and Oklahoma and overseeing a team of investigators. Other listed Travelers roles include Field Investigator (2019–2021 and 2021–2023) and Investigative Specialist (2013–2019).
Joshua Moe
LinkedInExperience: Special Investigations Manager · American Family Insurance
Special Investigations Manager at American Family Insurance since August 2024. Former SIU Manager at TruStage (2018–2024) and Sr. Claim Manager at CUNA Mutual Group (2012–2018). The profile describes defining company process strategy and deployment for fraud and risk in coordination with process and technology owners.
Kimberly Lyza, CPCU, CLU, FCLS
LinkedInExperience: SIU Director · CNA Insurance
SIU Director at CNA Insurance since March 2023, and former SIU Major Case Investigator there (2019–2023). Former SIU Claim Specialist-Major Case Investigator at State Farm (2007–2018). The profile describes identifying, investigating and mitigating questionable property, injury and healthcare claims across commercial and personal lines, using advanced analytics and calibrated predictive models.
Susan Musso-Harner
LinkedInExperience: SIU Manager · USAA
SIU Manager at USAA since May 2016, and former SIU Case Manager (2009–2016) and Claims Adjuster (2004–2009) there. Former SIU Special Investigator at Farmers Insurance (2000–2004). The profile cites expertise in fraud investigation, first-party medical claims and SIU management, and describes leading and mentoring teams.
Timothy Aldrich
LinkedInExperience: SIU Manager · Assurant
SIU Director at Assurant since July 2026, and former SIU Manager there (2019–2026). Other listed roles include Manager, Centralized Special Investigations Unit (2013–2015) and Manager, Special Investigations Unit (2011–2014) at Nationwide. The profile describes experience in SIU and in casualty, material damage and property claims across personal and commercial lines.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's lines of business to yours, since auto, property, workers compensation and health claims fraud each look different. Also decide whether you need someone who has run an SIU across a whole company or region, or someone closer to handling individual major cases.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide which claims get referred to the special investigations unit, and what role do analytics play in that decision?
- 02How do you measure whether an SIU is paying for itself?
- 03How do you train adjusters and claims staff to spot and refer suspected fraud?
Reaching insurance special investigations experts
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Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including National General Insurance an Allstate Company (formerly Esurance), GEICO and Brethren Mutual Insurance, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
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