Principal Forensic Accountant,Claims Preparation

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As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower better decisions for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our Aon Global Risk Consulting business group. You will report directly to the Managing Principal of Aonu2019s Claims Preparation, Advocacy and Valuation (CPAV) team in the United Kingdom.

The Principal Forensic Accountant is a senior technical and client-facing expert within Aonu2019s Claims Preparation, Advocacy & Valuation (CPAV) practice. The role is responsible for leading the quantification of complex and highu2011value insurance claims, with a particular focus on business interruption losses, contingent BI, and other financial loss claims, as well as directing business interruption preu2011loss studies and exposure assessments for Aonu2019s major Commercial Risk clients.

Operating as a trusted adviser to clients, insurers, and loss adjusters, the Principal Forensic Accountant sets the technical direction for engagements, provides authoritative views on methodology and policy application, and plays a key role in practice leadership, client development, and talent mentoring across CPAV.

Key aspects of the roles & responsibilities include:

Leadership of Complex Claims Quantification

Lead the endu2011tou2011end quantification of complex, highu2011value and/or contentious insurance claims, including business interruption, increased cost of working, energy BI, cyber BI, supply chain losses, and other financial loss claims.

Define and defend robust BI methodologies, ensuring alignment with policy terms, accounting principles, and commercial reality.

Act as the technical authority on loss measurement approaches for complex claims, including scenario modelling, counterfactual analysis, and sensitivity testing.

Review and challenge opposing methodologies proposed by insurers, loss adjusters, and expert advisers, supporting negotiation and resolution.

Business Interruption Preu2011Loss Studies & Exposure Assessments

Lead preu2011loss business interruption studies, maximum foreseeable loss (MFL) and probable maximum loss (PML) assessments, and exposure modelling in support of client risk transfer strategies.

Advise clients and broking teams on BI programme adequacy, indemnity periods, limits, subu2011limits, and key financial assumptions.

Translate complex financial outputs into clear executiveu2011level insights for risk managers, CFOs, and insurers.

Client Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as a senior trusted adviser to Aon clients throughout the claims lifecycle, from initial loss event through to settlement and closure.

Present complex analyses and conclusions through clear executive summaries, negotiation papers, and formal claim submissions.

Lead senioru2011level discussions with insurers, loss adjusters, legal advisers, and other third parties, representing client interests with authority and credibility.

Practice Leadership & Growth

Contribute to CPAVu2019s growth strategy, including the development of new service offerings, client propositions, and innovative approaches to claims quantification.

Support internal collaboration across Aon (broking, analytics, cyber, construction, energy, power, and specialty lines) to expand CPAVu2019s reach.

Maintain strong professional relationships across the claims, loss adjusting, and insurance advisory market.

People, Quality & Risk Management

Act as a mentor and technical coach to senior and junior forensic accountants, providing guidance on methodology, judgement, and client management.

Review and signu2011off complex work products, ensuring technical excellence, consistency, and quality control across engagements.

Operate in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework and all relevant governance, compliance, and training requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:

Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in forensic accounting, claims consultancy, financial audit, loss adjusting, insolvency, or related disciplines

Experience as a qualified loss adjuster, forensic accountant, claims manager, claims consultant or equivalent; dealing with commercial lines and multinational clients a plus

Proven track record of leading complex, highu2011value or disputed claims involving multinational or large commercial clients

Strong financial accounting background with the ability to interpret management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and operational data

Excellent client advocacy, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to nonu2011technical audiences. Effective communication of information for explaining technical concepts

Strong policy interpretation, and technical insurance skills

Ability to work interpersonally with various project, internal, and client teams

Ability to effectively network

Experience in specialist lines (e.g. cyber, energy, power, infrastructure) is advantageous

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes at short notice

Languages preferred

MS Office proficiency essential

Salary and Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 25 days holiday. Through our flexiblee benefits, you will also have the opportunity to choose additional benefits, including healthcare and additional holiday. We also offer tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organisation.

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2578401 Aon is looking for Principal Forensic Accountant

As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower better decisions for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our Aon Global Risk Consulting business group. You will report directly to the Managing Principal of Aonu2019s Claims Preparation, Advocacy and Valuation (CPAV) team in the United Kingdom.

The Principal Forensic Accountant is a senior technical and client-facing expert within Aonu2019s Claims Preparation, Advocacy & Valuation (CPAV) practice. The role is responsible for leading the quantification of complex and highu2011value insurance claims, with a particular focus on business interruption losses, contingent BI, and other financial loss claims, as well as directing business interruption preu2011loss studies and exposure assessments for Aonu2019s major Commercial Risk clients.

Operating as a trusted adviser to clients, insurers, and loss adjusters, the Principal Forensic Accountant sets the technical direction for engagements, provides authoritative views on methodology and policy application, and plays a key role in practice leadership, client development, and talent mentoring across CPAV.

Key aspects of the roles & responsibilities include:

Leadership of Complex Claims Quantification

Lead the endu2011tou2011end quantification of complex, highu2011value and/or contentious insurance claims, including business interruption, increased cost of working, energy BI, cyber BI, supply chain losses, and other financial loss claims.

Define and defend robust BI methodologies, ensuring alignment with policy terms, accounting principles, and commercial reality.

Act as the technical authority on loss measurement approaches for complex claims, including scenario modelling, counterfactual analysis, and sensitivity testing.

Review and challenge opposing methodologies proposed by insurers, loss adjusters, and expert advisers, supporting negotiation and resolution.

Business Interruption Preu2011Loss Studies & Exposure Assessments

Lead preu2011loss business interruption studies, maximum foreseeable loss (MFL) and probable maximum loss (PML) assessments, and exposure modelling in support of client risk transfer strategies.

Advise clients and broking teams on BI programme adequacy, indemnity periods, limits, subu2011limits, and key financial assumptions.

Translate complex financial outputs into clear executiveu2011level insights for risk managers, CFOs, and insurers.

Client Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as a senior trusted adviser to Aon clients throughout the claims lifecycle, from initial loss event through to settlement and closure.

Present complex analyses and conclusions through clear executive summaries, negotiation papers, and formal claim submissions.

Lead senioru2011level discussions with insurers, loss adjusters, legal advisers, and other third parties, representing client interests with authority and credibility.

Practice Leadership & Growth

Contribute to CPAVu2019s growth strategy, including the development of new service offerings, client propositions, and innovative approaches to claims quantification.

Support internal collaboration across Aon (broking, analytics, cyber, construction, energy, power, and specialty lines) to expand CPAVu2019s reach.

Maintain strong professional relationships across the claims, loss adjusting, and insurance advisory market.

People, Quality & Risk Management

Act as a mentor and technical coach to senior and junior forensic accountants, providing guidance on methodology, judgement, and client management.

Review and signu2011off complex work products, ensuring technical excellence, consistency, and quality control across engagements.

Operate in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework and all relevant governance, compliance, and training requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:

Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in forensic accounting, claims consultancy, financial audit, loss adjusting, insolvency, or related disciplines

Experience as a qualified loss adjuster, forensic accountant, claims manager, claims consultant or equivalent; dealing with commercial lines and multinational clients a plus

Proven track record of leading complex, highu2011value or disputed claims involving multinational or large commercial clients

Strong financial accounting background with the ability to interpret management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and operational data

Excellent client advocacy, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to nonu2011technical audiences. Effective communication of information for explaining technical concepts

Strong policy interpretation, and technical insurance skills

Ability to work interpersonally with various project, internal, and client teams

Ability to effectively network

Experience in specialist lines (e.g. cyber, energy, power, infrastructure) is advantageous

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes at short notice

Languages preferred

MS Office proficiency essential

Salary and Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 25 days holiday. Through our flexiblee benefits, you will also have the opportunity to choose additional benefits, including healthcare and additional holiday. We also offer tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organisation.

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Aon is looking for Principal Forensic Accountant

As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower better decisions for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our Aon Global Risk Consulting business group. You will report directly to the Managing Principal of Aonu2019s Claims Preparation, Advocacy and Valuation (CPAV) team in the United Kingdom.

The Principal Forensic Accountant is a senior technical and client-facing expert within Aonu2019s Claims Preparation, Advocacy & Valuation (CPAV) practice. The role is responsible for leading the quantification of complex and highu2011value insurance claims, with a particular focus on business interruption losses, contingent BI, and other financial loss claims, as well as directing business interruption preu2011loss studies and exposure assessments for Aonu2019s major Commercial Risk clients.

Operating as a trusted adviser to clients, insurers, and loss adjusters, the Principal Forensic Accountant sets the technical direction for engagements, provides authoritative views on methodology and policy application, and plays a key role in practice leadership, client development, and talent mentoring across CPAV.

Key aspects of the roles & responsibilities include:

Leadership of Complex Claims Quantification

Lead the endu2011tou2011end quantification of complex, highu2011value and/or contentious insurance claims, including business interruption, increased cost of working, energy BI, cyber BI, supply chain losses, and other financial loss claims.

Define and defend robust BI methodologies, ensuring alignment with policy terms, accounting principles, and commercial reality.

Act as the technical authority on loss measurement approaches for complex claims, including scenario modelling, counterfactual analysis, and sensitivity testing.

Review and challenge opposing methodologies proposed by insurers, loss adjusters, and expert advisers, supporting negotiation and resolution.

Business Interruption Preu2011Loss Studies & Exposure Assessments

Lead preu2011loss business interruption studies, maximum foreseeable loss (MFL) and probable maximum loss (PML) assessments, and exposure modelling in support of client risk transfer strategies.

Advise clients and broking teams on BI programme adequacy, indemnity periods, limits, subu2011limits, and key financial assumptions.

Translate complex financial outputs into clear executiveu2011level insights for risk managers, CFOs, and insurers.

Client Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as a senior trusted adviser to Aon clients throughout the claims lifecycle, from initial loss event through to settlement and closure.

Present complex analyses and conclusions through clear executive summaries, negotiation papers, and formal claim submissions.

Lead senioru2011level discussions with insurers, loss adjusters, legal advisers, and other third parties, representing client interests with authority and credibility.

Practice Leadership & Growth

Contribute to CPAVu2019s growth strategy, including the development of new service offerings, client propositions, and innovative approaches to claims quantification.

Support internal collaboration across Aon (broking, analytics, cyber, construction, energy, power, and specialty lines) to expand CPAVu2019s reach.

Maintain strong professional relationships across the claims, loss adjusting, and insurance advisory market.

People, Quality & Risk Management

Act as a mentor and technical coach to senior and junior forensic accountants, providing guidance on methodology, judgement, and client management.

Review and signu2011off complex work products, ensuring technical excellence, consistency, and quality control across engagements.

Operate in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework and all relevant governance, compliance, and training requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:

Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in forensic accounting, claims consultancy, financial audit, loss adjusting, insolvency, or related disciplines

Experience as a qualified loss adjuster, forensic accountant, claims manager, claims consultant or equivalent; dealing with commercial lines and multinational clients a plus

Proven track record of leading complex, highu2011value or disputed claims involving multinational or large commercial clients

Strong financial accounting background with the ability to interpret management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and operational data

Excellent client advocacy, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to nonu2011technical audiences. Effective communication of information for explaining technical concepts

Strong policy interpretation, and technical insurance skills

Ability to work interpersonally with various project, internal, and client teams

Ability to effectively network

Experience in specialist lines (e.g. cyber, energy, power, infrastructure) is advantageous

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes at short notice

Languages preferred

MS Office proficiency essential

Salary and Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 25 days holiday. Through our flexiblee benefits, you will also have the opportunity to choose additional benefits, including healthcare and additional holiday. We also offer tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organisation.

#li-nw1

2578401 Aon is looking for Principal Forensic Accountant

As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower better decisions for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our Aon Global Risk Consulting business group. You will report directly to the Managing Principal of Aonu2019s Claims Preparation, Advocacy and Valuation (CPAV) team in the United Kingdom.

The Principal Forensic Accountant is a senior technical and client-facing expert within Aonu2019s Claims Preparation, Advocacy & Valuation (CPAV) practice. The role is responsible for leading the quantification of complex and highu2011value insurance claims, with a particular focus on business interruption losses, contingent BI, and other financial loss claims, as well as directing business interruption preu2011loss studies and exposure assessments for Aonu2019s major Commercial Risk clients.

Operating as a trusted adviser to clients, insurers, and loss adjusters, the Principal Forensic Accountant sets the technical direction for engagements, provides authoritative views on methodology and policy application, and plays a key role in practice leadership, client development, and talent mentoring across CPAV.

Key aspects of the roles & responsibilities include:

Leadership of Complex Claims Quantification

Lead the endu2011tou2011end quantification of complex, highu2011value and/or contentious insurance claims, including business interruption, increased cost of working, energy BI, cyber BI, supply chain losses, and other financial loss claims.

Define and defend robust BI methodologies, ensuring alignment with policy terms, accounting principles, and commercial reality.

Act as the technical authority on loss measurement approaches for complex claims, including scenario modelling, counterfactual analysis, and sensitivity testing.

Review and challenge opposing methodologies proposed by insurers, loss adjusters, and expert advisers, supporting negotiation and resolution.

Business Interruption Preu2011Loss Studies & Exposure Assessments

Lead preu2011loss business interruption studies, maximum foreseeable loss (MFL) and probable maximum loss (PML) assessments, and exposure modelling in support of client risk transfer strategies.

Advise clients and broking teams on BI programme adequacy, indemnity periods, limits, subu2011limits, and key financial assumptions.

Translate complex financial outputs into clear executiveu2011level insights for risk managers, CFOs, and insurers.

Client Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as a senior trusted adviser to Aon clients throughout the claims lifecycle, from initial loss event through to settlement and closure.

Present complex analyses and conclusions through clear executive summaries, negotiation papers, and formal claim submissions.

Lead senioru2011level discussions with insurers, loss adjusters, legal advisers, and other third parties, representing client interests with authority and credibility.

Practice Leadership & Growth

Contribute to CPAVu2019s growth strategy, including the development of new service offerings, client propositions, and innovative approaches to claims quantification.

Support internal collaboration across Aon (broking, analytics, cyber, construction, energy, power, and specialty lines) to expand CPAVu2019s reach.

Maintain strong professional relationships across the claims, loss adjusting, and insurance advisory market.

People, Quality & Risk Management

Act as a mentor and technical coach to senior and junior forensic accountants, providing guidance on methodology, judgement, and client management.

Review and signu2011off complex work products, ensuring technical excellence, consistency, and quality control across engagements.

Operate in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework and all relevant governance, compliance, and training requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:

Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in forensic accounting, claims consultancy, financial audit, loss adjusting, insolvency, or related disciplines

Experience as a qualified loss adjuster, forensic accountant, claims manager, claims consultant or equivalent; dealing with commercial lines and multinational clients a plus

Proven track record of leading complex, highu2011value or disputed claims involving multinational or large commercial clients

Strong financial accounting background with the ability to interpret management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and operational data

Excellent client advocacy, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to nonu2011technical audiences. Effective communication of information for explaining technical concepts

Strong policy interpretation, and technical insurance skills

Ability to work interpersonally with various project, internal, and client teams

Ability to effectively network

Experience in specialist lines (e.g. cyber, energy, power, infrastructure) is advantageous

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes at short notice

Languages preferred

MS Office proficiency essential

Salary and Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 25 days holiday. Through our flexiblee benefits, you will also have the opportunity to choose additional benefits, including healthcare and additional holiday. We also offer tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organisation.

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Posted: May 14th, 2026