Fire Origin & Investigation Specialist

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EFI Global is a full-service engineering and investigative firm specializing in fire investigations, origin-and-cause analyses, and environmental services. The role focuses on analyzing losses, determining origin and cause, and coordinating with clients and law enforcement to ensure thorough, compliant investigations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree, CFEI/CFI certifications, and at least three years of investigative experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college preferred.
• CFEI certification required for consideration.
• IAAI-CFI certification preferred.
• Must obtain IAAI-CFI within 6 months of employment.
• Three years of experience or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Accepts assignments from customers for investigation of losses or claims.
• Determines origin and cause of loss and identifies third‑party responsibility.
• Maintains required reporting commitments to client.
• Promotes EFI services in the insurance industry and within the 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.
• Identifies and interviews witnesses or involved persons with information pertaining to the incident.
• Develops knowledge of public records for thorough inspections and legal, ethical investigations.
• Performs other duties as assigned; travel as required.

Skills

Communication

PC literacy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

EFI Global is a full-service engineering and investigative firm specializing in fire investigations, origin-and-cause analyses, and environmental services. The role focuses on analyzing losses, determining origin and cause, and coordinating with clients and law enforcement to ensure thorough, compliant investigations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree, CFEI/CFI certifications, and at least three years of investigative experience.