Senior Fire Investigator – IAAI-CFI

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Conduct thorough and independent investigations to establish the origin and cause of fires and explosions, focusing on structures, commercial properties, and residential buildings.

• Examine assigned claims suspected of insurance fraud, including significant loss, major fire incidents, and multiple claims.

• Investigate locations and provide expert testimony during depositions and trials.

• Report findings to requesting parties in accordance with best practices.

• Anticipate training needs of customers based on their exposure and antifraud initiatives.

• Maintain confidential claims records and document pertinent facts within claims handling systems.

• Keep management updated on developments that could impact claims outcomes.

• Review investigations and make timely recommendations on outcomes.

• Offer guidance and suggestions to claims leadership and associates on resolving claims.

• Foster and maintain collaboration with government agencies and private information bureaus.

• Identify and interview witnesses and individuals involved in incidents.

• Assess negligence and legal violations.

• Review public records, including deeds, mortgages, liens, lawsuits, judgments, and marriage and divorce documentation.

• Maintain expertise regarding privacy laws and the availability of public records.

• Provide investigative support and guidance to members of the Fire Investigator team.

• Contribute to quality assurance programs.

• Travel as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

• IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) certification is preferred.

• NAFI-Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI) certification is required at a minimum.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in fire investigation or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proficient in PC use, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

• Good analytical and interpretive skills.

• Strong investigative capabilities.

• Attention to detail and precision.

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

• Capability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods.

• Must be capable of kneeling, squatting, or bending.

• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, both hot and cold.

• Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and reach/work overhead.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to push or pull up to 100 pounds.

• Ability to drive for up to 4 hours each day.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401k plan with matching contributions.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Employee assistance program.

• Flexible spending or health savings account.

• Additional voluntary benefits.

• Reasonable accommodations as applicable and appropriate.