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Neil Ralston

Neil Ralston

CFE, CFEI, CFVI, CFII.

Senior Fire Investigator

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Biography

Areas of Expertise

  • Complex Forensic Fire Investigations
  • Complex Criminal Forensic Investigations
  • Claims Auditing and File Review
  • Fraud Investigations and Risk Assessment
  • Policy Lifecycle Management (Inception to Completion)
  • Litigation-Ready Documentation
  • Large-Loss Claims Management
  • Legal Collaboration and Compliance
  • Team Leadership and Mentorship
  • Complex Claims Resolution and Risk Mitigation
  • Business Operations and Process Improvement

Education

  • Professional Study in Information Technology and Computer Systems – University of London (London, UK), 2000.

Previous Experience

  • Senior Fire and Explosion Investigator – Origin and Cause
  • Manager, National Investigations / Senior Investigator, Fraud Management & Fire Loss – Aviva Canada
  • Field Investigator, Special Investigations Unit – Alberta Motor Association
  • Investigator / Sergeant / Police Officer – Edmonton Police Service
  • Investigator / Police Officer – Metropolitan Police Service (London, UK)

Professional Certifications

  • Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) – National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
  • Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI) – NAFI
  • Certified Fire Investigator Instructor (CVII) – NAFI
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
  • Certified Marine Investigator – International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
  • Member of the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR)
  • Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) – In progress
  • Fire Protection Specialist – In progress
  • Boat Surveyor – In progress
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