SIU Fire Consultant

SIU Fire Consultant - CF07FEWe're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. This position reports to the SIU Fire Manager who holds oversight of the SIU Fire Investigation Unit. This position is responsible for recommending, coordinating and managing Origin and Cause vendors to ensure quality and consistency while partnering with Hartford Property, General Liability, Legal, Risk Engineering and Claim Recovery Operations members in an effort to identify potential business opportunities. The Fire Consultant is responsible for handling a caseload of complex, high exposure property and general liability claims throughout the claim's fire investigative life cycle. As fire claims are often in litigation or under investigation by law enforcement, having the technical experience of handling these matters and coordinating with subrogation and defense counsel is required. The Fire Consultant position is 100% remote work from home. National travel is required 25% on a routine basis. In addition, this role requires the abilities to be highly flexible, committed & engaged, while having exceptional time management skills and proactive execution abilities to balance multiple priorities. This position requires a high level of knowledge in the technical area of Fire Investigation as it relates to Origin and Cause Investigations. This individual must have a strong working knowledge of: The scientific methodNFPA 921 & NFPA 1033Proper Methodology as it relates to Fire & Explosion Investigations Procedures to manage approved vendors.Claims, Subrogation & General Liability proceduresLab Analysis procedureLitigation Management Evidence Standards (Collection & Chain of Custody)General Insurance PracticesCriminal & Civil Legal ProcessesAdditional responsibilities include: Analyze and evaluate dataVet and maintain approved expert vendor listVendor budget managementOversee fire investigationsAttend scene and/or lab exams as necessaryReport and analyze industry and claim trendsPrepare comprehensive reports and deliver presentations to senior claim leadership on case developments, policy concerns and investigative findingsStrategic advisement to business partnersContribute to broader claim and enterprise goals by participating in audits, projects and product development initiativesEducate stakeholders and ensure collaboration with multiple lines of businessEffectively train, coach and develop staff to enable optimal job performance/achievement of individual goals while marketing FIU services.Data capture as it relates to meaningful business opportunities.Build the fire program through continued partnership with stakeholders. Participate in industry meetings and training related to fire science and insuranceLiaise with industry peers and leaders and when necessary, interface with municipal officials in an effort to leverage information and communicate it to appropriate personnel within The Hartford.Understand legal & regulatory environments on a National level.Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of:Appropriate investigative techniques & strategies as it relates to Origin & Cause Investigations,Good-faith investigative techniquesEmerging issues impacting Property, Casualty and Group Benefits claims Fully comply with statutory, regulatory and ethics requirements. Effectively communicate and teach a thorough understanding of business vision, strategies and plans for achieving business goals.QualificationsMinimum of 5 years of hands-on experience investigating fires and explosionsCertification: IAAI-CFI or NAFI-CFEI requiredCollege: Fire Science Degree or equivalent Fire Service or Law Enforcement experience Experience investigating fire claims for insurance companies requiredDemonstrates a knowledge of NFPA 921 & NFPA 1033Demonstrates a knowledge of Fire Science and Fire BehaviorDemonstrates a knowledge of Fire Suppression & Fire Scene Incident CommandExperience with litigation strategiesStrong Communication skills: written, oral, presentationExperience in training/instruction of staffDemonstrate a strong focus on customer serviceComputer skills in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote) and the utilization of the internetStrong abilities to foster teamwork, build relationships and partner with internal & external customersStrong court testimony skillsDemonstrates a consistent high level of performance and achievement over career spanThis position will be responsible for handling fire claims in the Western United States. Ideal candidate would be located in the Western United States.For full-time, occasional, part-time or remote positions: (1) high speed broadband internet service is required, we do not recommend or support DSL, wireless, Wifi, Hotspots, Fiber without a modem and Satellite; (2) Internet provider supplied modem/router/gateway is hardwired to the Hartford issued computer with an ethernet cable; and (3) minimum upload/download speeds of 5Mbps/30Mbps will be required. To confirm whether your Internet system has sufficient speeds, please visit from your personal computer. CompensationThe listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:$102,800 - $154,200Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/AgeAbout Us | Our Culture | What It's Like to Work Here | Perks & BenefitsSummaryLocation: United States - Remote; Kentucky-Remote; Colorado-Remote; Indiana-Remote; Illinois-Remote; Tennessee-Remote; Wisconsin-Remote; Missouri-Remote; Minnesota-Remote; Michigan-Remote; Ohio-RemoteType: Full time