The role of Forensic science in Insurance Claims by Dr Anna Knight

Learning objectives

At the end of this event, participants will understand:

• The role of a forensic scientist and when to appoint one.

• The need to preserve evidence and how that evidence can be used in repudiation or recovery actions.

• Some of the potential causes of fires (and explosions if there is time)

More about our speaker

Anna Knight joined Hawkins in 2005, where she specialises as a fire and explosion investigator. She has investigated over six hundred incidents ranging in size and complexity. A number of the incidents had been major losses, where a number of parties are involved, including other insurance-appointed experts, the Police, the Fire Service and the Health & Safety Executive. She has experience of acting as an Expert Witness in litigation cases, having provided written and oral evidence in mediations, conferences with Counsel, Joint Experts' Meetings and in Court. She is currently a Senior Associate based in Hawkins' Reigate office.