Equites Private Intelligence (EPI) is a innovative investigative agency built to deliver clear, defensible, and court‑ready intelligence for insurance carriers and their legal partners. Rooted in precision, discretion, and disciplined methodology, EPI supports adjusters, SIU teams, and defense attorneys with evidence that withstands scrutiny in depositions, hearings, and litigation. Our work centers on validating claims, uncovering fraud, documenting claimant activity, and providing the operational clarity insurers need to make confident decisions.
EPI integrates traditional investigative skill with advanced technology—including decoy vehicles with 360° remote camera systems, covert mobile surveillance, hidden cameras, drones, digital forensics, and OSINT intelligence synthesis—to ensure every assignment produces reliable, actionable results. Every report, image set, and evidentiary packet is prepared to meet legal standards, supporting accurate reserving, settlement strategy, and fraud mitigation.
Core Insurance‑Focused Capabilities Surveillance & Field Operations • Covert mobile surveillance to document claimant activity and functional capacity • Decoy vehicle surveillance with remote camera systems for extended monitoring • Hidden camera installations for property, workplace, or long‑term observation • Drone‑based aerial documentation for accident scenes, property loss, and rural surveillance • Rural, urban, and long‑term monitoring tailored to claim complexity
Insurance Claims & SIU Investigations • Workers’ compensation fraud investigations • Liability and injury‑claim verification • Activity checks and claimant lifestyle assessments • Recorded statements, interviews, and scene documentation • Fraud and misconduct investigations supporting SIU referrals
Digital & Technical Intelligence • Digital forensics to recover deleted data, communications, and online activity • Cyber‑related inquiries tied to claims or internal investigations • Social media and online‑presence analysis to corroborate or challenge claimant narratives • OSINT research to build complete claimant profiles
Litigation & Attorney Support • Converus EyeDetect® credibility assessments for claimants, witnesses, or employees • Process service with accurate documentation • Court‑ready reporting designed for hearings, arbitration, and trial • Evidentiary documentation aligned with legal standards and chain‑of‑custody requirements
Why Insurance Clients Choose EPI • Defensibility: Every deliverable is built to withstand legal scrutiny—no speculation, no filler, only verifiable fact. • Technology Advantage: Remote camera systems, drones, digital forensics, and OSINT tools expand what can be proven and how quickly. • Operational Discipline: Surveillance and investigations are executed with planning, discretion, and adherence to legal and ethical standards. • Clarity for Decision‑Makers: Adjusters and attorneys receive concise, actionable intelligence that supports accurate reserving, settlement strategy, and fraud prevention. • Regional Coverage: Serving insurers and legal professionals across South Dakota, Northern/Central Iowa, and Southwestern Minnesota with consistent standards and rapid deployment.
About the Business
YEARS IN BUSINESS
13+ Years in Business
Service Details
TERRITORIES COVERED
South Dakota, Northern and Central Iowa, Southwestern Minnesota
