Location: IL-Chicago
AIG is reimagining the way we help customers manage risk. Join us as a Summer Intern in the Forensic Accounting department to play your part in that transformation with opportunities to learn and grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.
About Us
At AIG, helping organizations and people discover new potential is our purpose. As a global risk leader, we do this for our clients every day. Through our deep expertise in their industries and our innovative solutions that help them smartly manage risk, we enable their growth in ways they never thought possible.
But we also do the same thing for our colleagues, because we know our people are our greatest strength – the source of every insight, every idea and every innovation. When we're working as one team to do what's right for our colleagues and our communities, we can achieve excellence together. We encourage colleagues to give back to the causes they care most about, supporting these efforts through our Volunteer Time Off and Matching Grants Programs.
Make your mark in Forensic Accounting
AIG’s Forensic Accounting Unit within Claims applies accounting and financial analysis to help evaluate and quantify complex commercial insurance losses. The team works across a variety of businesses and claims, using financial data, accounting principles, and investigative techniques to support accurate loss measurement and informed claims decisions.
As a Forensic Analyst, you will work alongside experienced forensic accountants, claims professionals, and other subject matter experts to analyze financial information, evaluate business losses, and contribute to the resolution of complex claims. This role offers the opportunity to build expertise in forensic accounting, commercial insurance, and financial analysis while developing a strong foundation within AIG’s Claims organization.
How you will make an impact
When you join AIG, you will be part of a connected cohort community of early career talent participating in a program that equips you with learning experiences and skills needed to launch your career. From day one, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of AIG and the insurance industry and learn new skills through meaningful on-the-job experiences and instructor-led masterclasses. Through exposure to senior leaders, mentoring circles, networking and volunteering, you will build connections with colleagues across the organization. Collectively, these different experiences are designed to enable you to make an impact and build a rewarding and successful career.
Responsibilities
- Apply accounting principles and analytical techniques to collect, interpret, and analyze financial and business data related to commercial insurance claims.
- Assist with the evaluation and quantification of complex business losses and preparation of loss measurements.
- Analyze financial records and perform calculations to support claim evaluations and settlement decisions.
- Collaborate with forensic accountants, claims professionals, and other subject matter experts to incorporate relevant findings into financial analyses.
- Assist with documenting analyses, findings, and conclusions in a clear and accurate manner.
- Develop knowledge of commercial insurance coverages, including Commercial Property and Cyber, and their application to forensic accounting assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements
Currently pursuing a Master's degree, with the degree to be received no later than May 2027.
Program Requirements
Available to start the Program on July 26, 2027.
Analyst positions are in-person opportunities, requiring employees to work in the office at least four days per week.
Core Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional environment.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate effectively, manage multiple priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Preferred majors include Accounting, Finance, or a related business or quantitative field.
- Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, auditing concepts, and business fundamentals.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Interest in forensic accounting, financial analysis, commercial insurance, or claims.
- Ability to analyze financial information and communicate findings in a clear, accurate, and practical manner.
Welcome to a culture of belonging
We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through our flexible work arrangements, diversity and inclusion learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The diversity of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.
AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to [email protected].
At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.
Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters
At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.
Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.
Welcome to a culture of inclusion
We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.
AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.
AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to [email protected].
Functional Area
CL - Claims
Additional Locations: TX-Dallas
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