Live Event - Where Fire Investigations Go Wrong - 12.8.22 1pm Eastern
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Insurers rely on fire investigators when evaluating claims for coverage, arson, liability, and subrogation. Most investigations proceed in accordance with NFPA 921 and 1033. Mistakes, however, are sometimes made. This Panel Discussion led by White and Williams LLP subrogation attorney Chris Konzelmann will explore where fire investigations go wrong and provide tips to avoid errors that place the results of the investigation in jeopardy. Panelists include Travelers’ Fire Investigator Adam Holloway, Chubb Vice President and Property SIU Manager Dan Jaeger, AEGI Staff Scientist Peter Layson, and Attorney Cynthia Bernstiel.
Panelists
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Adam Holloway
Adam Holloway is a Director with Travelers Forensic Fire Investigation with oversight of the vendor management program, training and the fire investigation internship program. For the past 14 years Adam has been conducting fire investigations for Travelers Insurance specializing in Marine related fires. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis on Fire, Arson and Explosion investigations from Eastern Kentucky University.
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Chris Konzelmann - Co-Moderator
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Cynthia Bernstiel
Cyndi Bernstiel, a founding member of the law firm McClellan Bernstiel, is an experienced litigator and former prosecutor. She represents leading insurance companies in the investigation and litigation of complex insurance cases arising from coverage, bad faith and fraud claims and is a recognized industry expert in the area of arson and fraud investigation and litigation.
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Dan Jaeger
Dan Jaeger is currently the Property SIU Claims Manager for Chubb North America Claims. Prior to this Dan was the Worldwide First Part SIU Claims Manager for Chubb responsible for all Property SIU claims Worldwide. Dan has been working in various SIU roles since 1998.
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Peter Layson
Pete Layson is the President and Principal Staff Scientist of Applications Engineering Group, Inc. (AEGI). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, along with a Minor in Mathematics, from Jacksonville University (JU), Jacksonville, Florida.
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Tristan Abbot - Co-Moderator
