Seminars

Behind the Scenes of a Fire Forensic Investigation: From Loss to Litigation Webinar (IINS)

Webinar

NS [Map]
Date and Time: March 30, 2023 1:00pm - 3:15pm Atlantic Time

Every fire claim comes with variables and uncertainties, understanding a forensic investigation is no different. The requirements and the challenges faced by claims staff can either aid an investigation by laying the proper groundwork to increase the probability of a successful file or result in disaster from the very beginning.

WEBINAR OBJECTIVES

• Understand the process of a forensic investigation
• Discuss the requirements for a successful file from a forensic and legal perspective
• Review case studies involving structures and vehicles

WEBINAR PRESENTER:

Neil Ralston, CFE, CFEI, CFVI, CFII, Fire and Explosion Investigator, Origin and Cause
Neil is a senior Forensic Fire Investigator with over 20 years of experience, including 12 years working for the Metropolitan Police in London, England and the Edmonton Police Service in Alberta. Post policing, Neil specialized in complex multi-agency large loss fire investigations for the insurance industry. Neil is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator and a Certified Fraud Examiner. To date, Neil has investigated approximately 300 residential, commercial and vehicle fires/explosions as well as other non-fire related complex losses. He is a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) and the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) as well as the association of certified fraud examiners (ACFE).

Allen Bauer, CFEI, CFVI, Fire and Explosion Investigator, Origin and Cause
Allen is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator with over 15 years’ experience in fire suppression. He is a former captain qualified fire investigator with the City of Edmonton fire rescue services investigations branch and has performed over 150 investigations. He is currently a member of the NAFI, FIAA and IAFF.

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Number of Continuing Education Credits: 2 Technical CE Credit (BC)
* If you require CE credits for licensing renewal requirements in any provinces, please check with you provincial licensing regulator for validity.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Fees: Before GST. Insurance Institute membership required

$65.22 IINS Member
$56.52 Corporate Rate (group of 6+) - Contact Jessica to register groups.

+$69.57 Insurance Institute membership for New Member (membership exp May 31, 2024 )

Cancellation Policy: Participant substitutions accepted up to 24 hours prior to webinar (substitute must be current member). IINS reserves the right to cancel the webinar due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Jessica Hache, Education Administrator
Insurance Institute of NS
E: jhache@insuranceinstitute.ca

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