Forensics - Insurance and Federal Claims Services - Insurance - Senior

Forensics - Insurance and Federal Claims Services - Insurance - Senior

Location: Chicago Other locations: Anywhere in Region Salary: Competitive Date: Jul 15, 2026

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. EY's Forensics Insurance and Federal Claims Services practice specializes in helping clients achieve their financial recovery goals following disaster events such as hurricanes, fires, tornadoes, cyber incidents, and other catastrophic losses. We assist some of the most complex public and private sector entities with insurance recovery, claims preparation, compliance, and financial analysis.

The opportunity We are seeking an experienced insurance claims professional to join our practice. You will work alongside forensic accountants, valuation professionals, attorneys, risk managers, brokers, and insurers to quantify complex insurance claims and support policyholders throughout the claims process. This position offers exposure to some of the largest and most complex claims arising from hurricanes, wildfires, cyber incidents, operational disruptions, construction losses, and other catastrophic events.

Your key responsibilities In this role, you will support the analysis, preparation, and management of complex commercial insurance claims arising from property damage, business interruption, cyber incidents, construction losses, and other operational disruptions. You will work closely with clients, brokers, insurers, adjusters, attorneys, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather and evaluate claim-related information, assess financial impacts, and develop well-supported claim submissions. This role will allow you to leverage your technical skills to creatively assess and resolve our clients' needs from the front lines. Travel and presence at client sites, along with in-office presence will be required.

Skills and attributes for success Take responsibility for high quality execution and delivery of specific parts of the engagement Demonstrate strong technical and analytic skills Develop yourself and others through seeking and offering on-the-job coaching Use technology to continually learn and share your knowledge with other team members Maintain a strong focus on the client and be responsive to their requests Develop relationships with client and other stakeholder personnel Work effectively with teams of varying sizes

To qualify for the role you must have A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics. 2+ years working for an accounting or consulting firm in forensic accounting or dispute & damages. Achieved, or be working towards a professional designation, such as CPA, CFE or CFF. Effective organization and time management skills and the ability to prioritize when working on multiple engagements Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations. Ideally, you'll also have 2+ years in calculating business interruption losses for policy holders. Experience in manufacturing, real estate, healthcare, hospitality, energy, infrastructure, or transportation industries. Experience with large commercial property losses. Experience working with Fortune 500 companies.

What we look for We are looking for passionate leaders who are eager to assist organizations during their most critical times. A strong technical foundation is crucial, along with the ability to convert complex information into actionable insights. We value individuals who can build and maintain both internal and external relationships and are dedicated to deeply understanding our clients' needs. If you aspire to be part of a community of advisors making a significant impact on prominent businesses, this role is for you.

What we offer you At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more . We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $84,700 to $139,800. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $101,700 to $159,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.