HOW DOES HAWKINS INVESTIGATE LOSSES WHERE FRAUD IS SUSPECTED?
Arson Most investigations start with obtaining and considering witness evidence. If appropriate we will take statements. Such statements are the first step in establishing a narrative of events and are often important in determining policy liability. Liaison with official agencies is often an important part of fire investigation and Hawkins is well versed in handling losses involving the Police and the Fire Brigade, and obtaining and interpreting CCTV footage. Some losses involve fire alarms or intruder alarms and our investigators are expert in obtaining and interpreting such data. For arson losses, our investigators will pay particular attention to the fine detail of the cause, looking for accelerants, or other, more innovative methods of starting fires without detection. Often, the perpetrator does not realise that fire will not remove all traces of deliberate ignition. In addition, witness marks are created during a fire and these marks can provide a wealth of information such as w
