The Savvy Adjuster Podcast

Why To Prioritize Scene Investigations

Episode Summary

In 2025’s first episode of The Savvy Adjuster Podcast, host Chris Nichols welcomes VRC Investigations’ Vice President of SIU Compliance and CE Programs Curtis Whitfill to delve into the importance of scene investigations. Find out what red flags adjusters notice that may indicate the need for an expert, techniques VRC employs to get the evidence to verify claim facts, parties they interview, and more.

Episode Notes

In 2025’s first episode of The Savvy Adjuster Podcast, host Chris Nichols welcomes VRC Investigations’ Vice President of SIU Compliance and CE Programs Curtis Whitfill to delve into the importance of scene investigations. Find out what red flags adjusters notice that may indicate the need for an expert, techniques VRC employs to get the evidence to verify claim facts, parties they interview, and more.

Discussed in This Episode

• Types of claims that benefit most from scene investigations
• Red flags that may indicate fraud
• Scene investigations vs. desk reviews
• How investigators identify people to interview
• Additional examples from real scene investigations

Additional Resources

• Alpine Intel Resource Page: https://bit.ly/4jjnxsq
• VRC Investigations: https://bit.ly/3PyMtPh

Additional Fraud Investigation Resources:

• Guide: Ethical Red Flags Associated with Property Claims: https://bit.ly/4jvDFaL
• Article: Combatting Property Loss Claims Leakage: https://bit.ly/4al69iX
• Self-Study Course (1 hour): https://bit.ly/3CcUdmR