Sedgwick

Fire Investigator, IAAI - CFI

Sedgwick$75K — $90K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; minimum certification as Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI) required.
  • 3+ years of experience in fire investigation or related field.
  • IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) certification preferred, or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Accepts and pursues fire investigation assignments from clients.
  • Determines origin and cause of claims, identifying potential third-party responsibility.
  • Maintains reporting commitments to clients according to company procedures.
  • Promotes company services within the insurance industry.
  • Acts as liaison between insurance and law enforcement personnel.
  • Investigates claims involving fraudulent activities as per assignments.
  • Interviews witnesses to gather relevant incident information.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k plan with matching contributions.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • Disability and life insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
Full Job Description

The 'Apply with SEEK option' will be utilized for International applicants, mainly Australia. If this does not apply to you please use the 'Apply' option.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To investigate fire events to determine origin, cause, and responsibility in accordance with assignments from clients or assigned legal counsel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Accepts assignments from customers for investigation of losses or claims and pursues investigation in accordance with the specific needs of the assignment.
  • Determines the origin and cause of the loss/claim under investigation and identifies any potential third-party responsibility for subrogation potential.
  • Maintains required reporting commitments to client in accordance with EFI’s standard procedures.
  • Promotes and markets utilization of EFI services in the insurance industry and within assigned territory
  • Serves as a liaison between the insurance industry and law enforcement/fire service personnel.
  • Investigates losses/claims with illegal, fraudulent or subrogation aspects in accordance with assignment from client or assigned attorney representing insurer.
  • Identifies and interviews all witnesses or involved persons who may possess information or knowledge pertaining to incident under investigation: motive, opportunity or any other information or evidence that may assist in concluding a factual and complete investigation.
  • Develops necessary knowledge and expertise required to conduct thorough inspection of available public records including land deeds, mortgages, liens, suits, judgments, marriage and divorce records, etc.
  • Maintains up-to-date information in regard to existing laws pertaining to rights of privacy and availability of public records to assure that all investigations are conducted in a completely legal and ethical manner.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Travels as required.

Education & Licensing
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.  Minimum certification requirement for consideration, Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI).  IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) certification is preferred.  Will be required to obtain the IAAI-CFI certification within 6 months of employment.

Experience
Three (3) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.


Skills & Knowledge
  • Good oral and written communication
  • PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Good analytical and interpretive skills
  • Strong investigative skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment
  • Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.


Mental:  Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:
  • Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
  • Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead,
  • Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds
  • Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
  • Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NEXT STEPS
If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an e-mail notification or phone call from a recruiter to schedule an initial call.

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As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $75,000- $ 90,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

About Sedgwick

Sedgwick is a global provider of insurance, risk management, and related services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Sedgwick offers a range of services to clients in various industries, including property and casualty insurance, workers' compensation, and disability management. The company has a team of experienced professionals who work closely with clients to develop customized solutions that meet their specific needs. Sedgwick has a reputation for delivering high-quality service and has been recognized for its excellence in the insurance industry.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1969

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