Introduction

When a structural fire results in property loss, it's up to a qualified investigator give insurance professionals the unbiased truth behind the fire's origin and cause. The number of fire claims have increased significantly over the last decade, making it more relevant and necessary than ever to be educated on how fire claims are investigated, litigated, and subrogated.

Fire Investigations is a 60-minute conversation with industry experts from the legal, insurance, and expert community in relation to fire investigation claims. Our panel will review what standards are vital to a fire investigation, advise on best methodology for conducting said investigations, deliberate how different reports communicate analyzed information, and discuss what happens when more a complicated fire claim reaches litigation.

This program is important for anyone who handles fire claims requiring investigation, including insurance claim professionals, the attorneys they hire when said claims require legal action, outside counsel providing legal advice to construction parties, risk mangers, and, of course, fire investigators looking to perform above the industry's minimum standards.

Learning Objectives

• Review the frequency and causes of fire claims.

• Examine the applicable processes related to fire investigations.

• Define what a good investigation looks like.

• Show Case Studies of fire investigations.

• Explain why we bring in specialty experts.

• Discuss subrogation, liability, and litigation of fire claims.

Program Outline

1. Introduction

2. Fires in the U.S. Today

3. Investigative Standards & Guides

4. Onsite Investigation

5. Additional Specialty (Subject Matter) Experts

6. Conclusions & Reports

7. Conclusion

Our Panel

Continuing Education Credit

A disclaimer that you must attend the live webinar to obtain credit. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. To receive credit with the Florida Department of Financial Services, remember to scan the QR code certifying your attendance and identity at the end of the program. Certificates of attendance will be sent to eligible webinar attendees within three business days of the webinar.

This webinar is approved for 1.0 credit hour of continuing education credit in the following state(s):

• California State Bar - Provider #11573

• California Department of Insurance (Provider #180291) - Course #389070

• Florida Department of Financial Services (Provider #373045) - Course #122527; Offering ID #1178649

  • Pete Fowler’s Instructor ID #1346570

  • Dan Bonelli’s Instructor ID #1346653

  • Carly Firestein’s Instructor ID #1347170

• Florida State Bar (Provider #1023251) - Course #2304588N

• Nevada State Bar (Provider #51574) - Course #P_20230622_51574

• Nevada Department of Insurance (Provider #168687) - Course #26722; Offering ID #189783

• Texas State Bar (Sponsor #A16251) - Course #174198925