Collaboration across the insurance and investigations community continues to play an important role in addressing emerging fraud trends, complex claims, and evolving investigative challenges. The 19th Annual NEIASIU Seminar will once again bring together industry professionals for two days of education, networking, and information sharing focused on strengthening investigative efforts across the region.
Hosted by the New England Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigation Units, the seminar will take place June 2–3, 2026 at DoubleTree Leominster in Leominster, MA under the theme “Collaboration: Intelligence Sharing & Working Together.”
The VERTEX Fire Investigations team will participate as a Gold Sponsor and exhibitor, supporting the insurance fraud and investigations community.
Representing VERTEX at the seminar are Fire Investigation Director Henry Stormer, IAAI-CFI (V), CFPS and Fire Investigator/Evidence Technician Austin Stormer, IAAI-FIT, ECT.
The team will engage with attendees throughout the event, discussing investigative methodologies, fire and life safety claims, and the importance of coordinated approaches in complex investigations.
As a trusted partner to insurance carriers, attorneys, and risk professionals, VERTEX provides forensic fire and life safety services including origin and cause investigations, fire protection system evaluations, failure analysis, litigation support, and expert testimony.
Attendees are encouraged to visit the VERTEX exhibit to connect with the team and learn more about the firm’s forensic fire investigation capabilities.
To learn more about VERTEX’s Forensic Fire and Life Safety Claims services or speak with an Expert, call 888.298.5162 or submit an inquiry here.
The Author
Henry Stormer
IAAI-CFI (V), CFPS
Fire Investigator, President of Vertex Fire Investigations, LLC, Forensics
Henry Stormer is the President and National Division Manager for Vertex Fire Investigations, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Vertex Companies, LLC. His primary responsibilities include management of origin and cause investigations nationwide for the insurance industry as well as conducting Cause and Origin investigations of fire and explosions.
The Author
Austin Stormer
IAAI-FIT, ECT
Fire Investigator/Evidence Technician, Claims, Disputes & Forensics
Austin M. Stormer, IAAI-FIT, ECT is assigned to Vertex Fire Investigations LLC as a Fire Investigator, Fire Scene Technical Assistant and Evidence Technician.