SIU Insurance Investigations
INSURANCE CARRIERS • SIU DEPARTMENTS • ATTORNEYS • TPAs • NATIONAL FIRMS
SIU Insurance Investigations in Southeastern South Dakota & Northwest Iowa
Professional Special Investigations Unit (SIU) support for insurance claims, suspected fraud, claimant and witness interviews, locates, public-record research, digital evidence and litigation preparation throughout Southeastern South Dakota and Northwest Iowa.
National carriers and investigation firms: send us your Southeastern South Dakota or Northwest Iowa field assignment.
Eric Hurlburt
Owner & Principal Investigator
FRAUD • OSINT • INSURANCE EXPERIENCE
CLAIM-FOCUSED INVESTIGATIVE SUPPORT
Southeastern South Dakota and Northwest Iowa SIU Investigation Services
Insurance carriers, special investigations units, third-party administrators and defense attorneys need accurate information, timely communication and clear documentation. South Dakota Professional Services LLC provides professional insurance investigations throughout Southeastern South Dakota and Northwest Iowa for organizations that need dependable regional support.
We combine field investigation, witness development, fraud research, public records, OSINT and digital-footprint analysis to help clarify facts and identify leads. Each assignment is scoped around the carrier’s or counsel’s instructions, reporting needs, budget and deadline. No investigative result or claim outcome can be guaranteed.
WHO WE SERVE
Insurance and Legal Clients That Need Local Coverage
Direct assignments involving questionable claims, suspected misrepresentation, fraud indicators and additional fact development.
Investigation support for claim evaluation, civil litigation, witness development, statements, timelines and case preparation.
Targeted investigative assistance for administrators, employers and risk-management teams handling regional claims.
Southeastern South Dakota and Northwest Iowa field support for national firms that need a professional local investigator and reliable reporting.
SIU INVESTIGATION SERVICES
Fact Development, Fraud Research and Claim Documentation
The appropriate scope depends on the policy, claim, available records, legal direction and investigative purpose. Services may include:
CORE INSURANCE INVESTIGATION SERVICE
Claimant, Insured & Witness Interviews
Professional interviews can clarify reported events, preserve first-hand information, identify additional witnesses and help the carrier or attorney evaluate areas requiring follow-up. Interviews are conducted according to the client’s assignment instructions and applicable law.
Gather detailed information about the reported event, timeline, damages, injuries, involved parties and available documentation.
Locate and interview witnesses to document observations, compare timelines and identify additional sources of relevant information.
Obtain recorded or written statements when authorized, with interview format and required documentation confirmed during assignment intake.
TYPES OF INSURANCE MATTERS
Assignments Considered on a Case-by-Case Basis
Employment, injury, activity, witness and background fact development.
Statements, scene follow-up, witness locates, vehicle research and timeline review.
Loss circumstances, documentation, ownership, occupancy and related public information.
Targeted research into material inconsistencies, identities, relationships and transactions.
Witness development, records organization, timelines and investigative support for counsel.
Locates, asset information, business research and fact development supporting recovery efforts.
SOUTHEASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA COVERAGE
Southeastern South Dakota Insurance Investigations & SIU Support
We consider SIU and insurance investigation assignments in Sioux Falls and other Southeastern South Dakota communities according to the location, requested scope and deadline.
IOWA COVERAGE
Iowa Insurance Investigations & SIU Field Support
We consider insurance investigation assignments throughout Northwest Iowa, including Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff and other Northwest Iowa communities, according to the location, requested scope and deadline.
National carriers and investigation firms: You do not need a full-time investigator in the region. Assign Southeastern South Dakota and Northwest Iowa fieldwork to a local professional who can communicate directly with your SIU examiner, claims professional or counsel.
A CONTROLLED ASSIGNMENT PROCESS
From Intake to Written Findings
Confirm the client, claim, parties, requested work, deadlines and conflict information.
Develop a focused plan aligned with the assignment instructions and authorized budget.
Complete approved fieldwork, interviews, records research and digital investigation.
Communicate significant developments, obstacles and requests for additional authority.
Deliver organized findings and supporting documentation within the agreed scope.
EXPERIENCE THAT FITS INSURANCE WORK
Investigative and Insurance Industry Perspective
Eric Hurlburt brings 17 years of law-enforcement experience, decades of private-sector investigative work, and extensive experience involving real estate, mortgage lending, appraisal and insurance-related matters. His background includes fraud investigations, interviews, public records, OSINT, cyber investigations and evidence-focused reporting.
- Licensed private-investigation service in South Dakota and Iowa
- Licensed insurance producer / adjuster in South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska
- Fraud, OSINT and cyber-investigation experience
- Witness interviews, statements and litigation support
- Professional, confidential and lawful investigative methods
READY FOR CARRIER AND FIRM ONBOARDING
A Practical Local Resource for National Clients
Work directly with the investigator assigned to the matter.
Assignment objectives, budget and reporting expectations confirmed before work begins.
Clear findings with relevant source and supporting documentation.
W-9, licensing and insurance information available for appropriate vendor onboarding requests.
Secure assignment intake: Do not send Social Security numbers, protected medical information, complete claim files or other sensitive information through an unsecured email. Call first to arrange the appropriate transmission method.
RELATED INVESTIGATIVE SUPPORT
Additional Services for Insurance and Legal Matters
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
SIU Insurance Investigation Questions
Do you accept direct assignments from insurance carriers and SIU departments?
Yes. We consider direct assignments from carriers, SIU examiners, claims professionals, TPAs, self-insured organizations and their attorneys in Southeastern South Dakota and Northwest Iowa.
Can a national investigation firm hire you for local fieldwork?
Yes. National firms may assign appropriate Southeastern South Dakota and Northwest Iowa work when they need regional field coverage, interviews, locates, records research, scene documentation or other approved services.
What information is needed to review an assignment?
Provide the client and claim reference, involved parties for a conflict check, requested objectives, known locations, deadline, authorized budget and reporting instructions. Call before sending sensitive claim or medical information.
Can you work directly with insurance defense counsel?
Yes. We can follow counsel’s assignment instructions, communication preferences and litigation-support objectives. Counsel determines how investigative information is used in the legal matter.
Do you provide written reports and status updates?
Yes. Reporting format, update frequency and supporting documentation are discussed during intake and tailored to the assignment.
Are rush insurance investigations available?
Rush or time-sensitive assignments may be accepted depending on location, scope, investigator availability and the client’s deadline. Call to discuss immediate needs.
SUBMIT AN ASSIGNMENT OR REQUEST VENDOR INFORMATION
Need an SIU Investigator in Southeastern South Dakota or Northwest Iowa?
Contact Eric Hurlburt to discuss the claim, service area, requested scope, deadline and reporting requirements.