Michael Hagan

About Michael Hagan

Michael Hagan, MS, CFE, CAMS Responsible for conducting company fraud related investigations and fraud awareness training sessions. Over 30 years of experience in the life insurance and annuity industry. Featured guest speaker at various conferences on current fraud trends in the Life Insurance Industry. Earned a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation through The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Master’s Degree in Forensic Studies from Stevenson University (4.0 GPA), and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Baltimore. In March 2015, earned the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation through the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).

Experience

1. Director Financial Investigations

   Sammons Financial Group Companies

   Jun 2021 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US

   Investigate fraudulent activity and allegations of suspected fraud involving both internal employees and external contractors. • Interview suspects, report findings, and perform appropriate actions to mitigate the risk and exposure. • Routinely prevent losses to the Company from my investigative efforts. • Data-mine Company records for fraudulent activity and anomalies. • Keep current on industry related fraud trends. • Collaborate with Senior Management on exposing fraud risk. • Research, design, and implement fraud prevention policies for the company. • Conduct Fraud Risk Assessments for business units and on remote locations as needed. • Educated the company’s employees on fraud awareness and how to report suspicious activity. • Testify in court as needed on the company’s behalf. • Requested as a guest speaker at various conferences on current fraud trends.

Education

• University of Baltimore

  BS, Criminal Justice

  1985 — 1987

• Stevenson University

  MS, Forensic Studies

  2007 — 2008