Lisa Benford Lisa Benford has been with the California Department of Insurance, Enforcement Branch since 2017. The primary responsibility of the California Department of Insurance (CDI) Special Investigative Unit (SIU) Compliance Review Program is to examine insurers and to evaluate regulatory and statutory compliance regarding the establishment, maintenance and operation of the insurer’s anti-fraud operations.
As the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) Compliance Program Manager, her unit oversees the compliance of over 1,200 admitted insurance carriers who are subject to the Insurance Fraud Prevention Act and the California SIU Regulations. Prior to her time with the CDI, she spent more than 25 years working in the insurance industry with roles ranging from training, policy service and underwriting.