The Savvy Adjuster Podcast

Investigating Residential Kitchen Fire Claims

Episode Summary

Join host Chris Nichols in this episode of The Savvy Adjuster Podcast as he chats with National Fire Experts (NFE) Certified Fire Investigator Mark Howard about residential kitchen fires, including range top and cooktop fires. You’ll learn how NFE’s systematic approach to fire investigation helps answer questions adjusters ask about each unique claim. Chris and Mark will also discuss common kitchen fire causes, what interviews can contribute to an investigation, and much more.

Episode Notes

Join host Chris Nichols in this episode of The Savvy Adjuster Podcast as he chats with National Fire Experts (NFE) Certified Fire Investigator Mark Howard about residential kitchen fires, including range top and cooktop fires. You’ll learn how NFE’s systematic approach to fire investigation helps answer questions adjusters ask about each unique claim. Chris and Mark will also discuss common kitchen fire causes, what interviews can contribute to an investigation, and much more.

Discussed in This Episode

• Concerns from different types of adjusters handling kitchen fire claims
• Common kitchen fire causes
• The NFE approach to fire investigations
• What fire patterns can tell us
• Evidence testing and management for fire investigations
• Real examples of kitchen fire claim investigations

Additional Resources

• Alpine Intel Resource Page: https://bit.ly/4gwcZDS
• National Fire Experts: https://bit.ly/3ELU0ry

Additional Fraud Investigation Resources:

• Article: 5 Questions To Ask After a Kitchen Fire: https://bit.ly/4aXKCNH
• Guide: Your Guide To Decoding Range Top Fires: https://bit.ly/3QcC9MW
• Webinar Recording: Investigating Residential Kitchen Fires: https://bit.ly/3WVRGVe