Mike Bender

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Investigative Consultant @
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San Diego, California, United States, United States
About Mike Bender

Highly Regarded Leader; specializing in simplifying the complex. Directed, managed, implemented, and participated in numerous complex investigations, operations, and task forces. Multiple awards and national recognition from building ICW's SIU Team; including Investigation of the Year and Investigator of the Year involving complex work comp fraud schemes. Consultant in complex cases for District and County Attorneys, Attorney Generals, FBI, NICB, Defense Counsel, Insurance Companies, and Law Enforcement. Contracted to instruct in Military Special Operations.Have consulted for CBS News, Fox News, NBC News, CNN, ABC World News, and Dateline NBC, 60 Minutes as well as published in dozens of newspapers and magazines including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Honolulu Adviser, Time magazine, Sports Illustrated, USA Today, Wired, major newspapers and Co-Author of “Car theft and security trends in North America” Published author, “The Fast, The Fraudulent, and the Fatal”.Invented and wrote VINtrack.com software. Internationally recognized expert in high-tech auto theft. World Record and ten-time Undefeated Champion; Winning in the “Toughest Cop Alive” and “Toughest Competitor Alive” competitions. First Police Detective to receive the Relentless Pursuit of Justice Award from the Criminal Courts Bar Association for my role in freeing an innocent man (Craig Coley) sentenced to life (2018).

Mike Bender's Current Company Details
Bender Enterprises Inc.

Bender Enterprises Inc.

Investigative Consultant
Mike Bender Work Experience Details
  • Bender Enterprises Inc.
    President
    Bender Enterprises Inc. Dec 2003 - Present
    A proven track record in improving investigative unit strategies, analytics, efficiencies, and operations. Complex case investigations.
  • Icw Group
    Siu Assistant Vice President Special Investigations Unit
    Icw Group Aug 2012 - Mar 2022
    San Diego
    Develop and manage enterprise-wide special investigations and fraud unit nationally for all lines of business within the ICW Group Insurance Companies (Insurance Company of the West, Explorer Insurance Company, Explorer American Insurance Company, On Point Risk Solutions, Inc., and VerTerra (Independence Casualty and Surety)). Developing, Implementing and Directing proactive fraud prevention, predictive analytics, strategies and procedures protecting our companies and customers beyond any other Special Investigations Unit (SIU). Implemented A.I.M. (Analysis & Investigation Module to Detect, Deter and Defeat fraud immediately and predicatively, https://www.officer.com/investigations/article/21014846/new-insurance-fraud-technology-actionable-intelligence-to-help-law-enforcement).
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  • Scottsdale Insurance (National Casualty, Western Heritage, Freedom Specialty, Nationwide)
    Special Investigations Unit Manager Siu
    Scottsdale Insurance (National Casualty, Western Heritage, Freedom Specialty, Nationwide) Dec 2010 - Aug 2012
    A Nationwide Insurance Company
    Develop and coordinate SIU fraud control objectives specializing in E&S/Specialty. Identify and provide training and technical direction for Investigators as well as develop and conduct innovative fraud awareness programs for corporate employees and affiliates. Manage and direct investigations throughout the country including high profile and complex case investigations. Determine patterns of fraud and implement actions required to deter it. Manage SIU Investigators and Research Analysts. Improve processes and procedures. Assist Directors and Officers with process improvement and regulatory compliance.
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  • 2003-2010 Bender Enterprises Inc
    Trainer / Consultant / Investigator / Speaker
    2003-2010 Bender Enterprises Inc May 2003 - Dec 2010
    Develop, implement, and train law enforcement and the insurance industry on theft and insurance fraud prevention, detection, and investigation. International expert in stolen vehicle prevention, detection and investigation. Active in predicting related trends and providing solutions for upcoming issues. Assist District Attorneys Offices in case filings. SIU contract investigations and consulting. POST ICI Instructor for the San Jose State University, Center for Justice Research, Policy and Training. Developed VIN scanning auto theft detection software (VINtrack.com). California Licensed Private Investigator (12649)Contracted to instruct in Military Special Operations and top secret clearance to conduct government background investigations for OPM.
  • National Insurance Crime Bureau
    Senior Special Agent
    National Insurance Crime Bureau Jan 1991 - Jan 2003
    Investigated insurance fraud and theft in California and Arizona. Developed, Implemented, and Trained nationally on advanced theft and fraud prevention and detection to minimize exposure. Assisted in establishing and running multiple theft task forces.
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  • Simi Valley Police Department
    Detective
    Simi Valley Police Department Oct 1978 - Sep 1994
    Patrol officer, investigate auto theft, fraud, traffic collisions, child crimes, property crimes, Hazmat, and violent crimes. Field Training Officer and SWAT team member.
  • Los Angele Police Dept
    Police Officer
    Los Angele Police Dept Jan 1977 - Oct 1978
    Started my career in Law Enforcement with Los Angeles Police Department as a Reserve Officer in Newton Division and then as a Police Officer in Southwest Division. Class President, Honor Graduate; graduating number one in academics as well as being the first person in the history of the academy to obtain a perfect score in the Physical Fitness Qualification test.

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What company does Mike Bender work for?

Mike Bender works for Bender Enterprises Inc.

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Mike Bender's current role is Investigative Consultant.

What schools did Mike Bender attend?

Mike Bender attended California State University-Los Angeles.

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