Leveraging Technology in Investigations
David Davich
VP of SIU New Business, Advantage Investigations
In this episode, David Davich speaks about the evolution of technology in insurance investigations. David explains how surveillance has advanced from bulky cameras to discreet, remote-controlled systems with GPS and high-quality video. He discusses the use of vehicle event data recorders, forensic paint and residue analysis and medical canvassing to uncover fraud. The episode highlights how these innovations, combined with desktop research, have improved evidence capture, claim accuracy, and fraud prevention in the insurance and public risk sectors.
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David Davich
VP of SIU New Business, Advantage Investigations
Biography
With 19 years at GEICO Insurance, David has extensive experience in claims handling and special investigations. He spent the first three years of his career managing 1st- and 3rd-party liability claims before transitioning to the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), where he spent 16 years detecting fraud. For the past decade, he has led SIU operations, overseeing complex investigations and ensuring compliance with the best industry practices.
Beyond GEICO, he served on the International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU) Board of Directors, contributing to industry standards and fraud prevention initiatives. He holds Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI) and Senior Claims Law Associate (SCLA) designations.
He holds a BA in Political Science from Adrian College.
