Sedgwick · 3 months ago
Fire Investigator - IAAI-CFI (Part-time)
Hood River, OR
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60/hr - $70/hr
3+ years expSedgwick is a full-service engineering and consulting firm that specializes in fire investigation and related services. The role of Fire Investigator involves investigating fire events to determine their origin, cause, and responsibility, while maintaining communication with clients and promoting EFI services in the insurance industry.
BankingInsuranceRisk Management
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
Performs other duties as assigned
Travels as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Minimum certification requirement for consideration, Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI)
Will be required to obtain the IAAI-CFI certification within 6 months of employment
Three (3) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
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
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
Preferred
IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) certification is preferred
Company
Sedgwick
Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, helping clients thrive by navigating the unexpected.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
Altas PartnersLa Caisse
2024-09-12Private Equity· $1B
2018-12-01Private Equity
2018-09-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Michael Arbour
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Kalani Reelitz
Global Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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