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The Hartford

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Forensic Accountant Specialist

The Hartford · Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Full-timeRemote10+ yrs$132k–$197kListed as no visa sponsorship
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In short

The Forensic Accounting Specialist provides financial consulting services to property adjusters to evaluate complex business income and extra expense claims. They also lead forensic analyses, develop customer service procedures, and provide subject matter expertise to underwriting and product teams.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Forensic accountingBusiness interruptionExtra expense claimsFinancial consultingClaims analysisInventory claim evaluationEmployee theft investigationMicrosoft Office

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Forensic AccountantBusiness IncomeExtra ExpenseProperty AdjusterClaims ExcellenceTime Element ClaimsBusiness InterruptionInventoryEmployee TheftCPA

Candidates must have 10+ years of experience measuring time element claims and possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. A CPA designation is preferred, along with strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

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Questions about this role

Is this The Hartford role remote?
Tagged remote.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $131,600–$197,400 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 10+ years.

The posting, in full

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. The Forensic Accounting Specialist will be responsible for providing financial consultant services to Commercial Property adjusters to enhance outcomes of business income and extra expense claims while aligning resources to help drive overall quality through the Claims Excellence program. Key responsibilities include:

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Forensic Accountant Specialist - CG07EE

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

The Forensic Accounting Specialist will be responsible for providing financial consultant services to Commercial Property adjusters to enhance outcomes of business income and extra expense claims while aligning resources to help drive overall quality through the Claims Excellence program. Key responsibilities include:

Lead forensic evaluation / analysis of certain time element, employee theft, and inventory claim

Become directly involved with the review of certain large, catastrophic business income losses overseen at the Home Office level

Work in consort with functional property consultants

  • Develop procedures to drive a desirable experience from a customer service perspective
  • Assist in business income loss training with internal property staff
  • Work to minimize the use of third party accountants in evaluating time element losses
  • Some travel is required to service our internal and external customers
  • Provide team status reports to management

Participate in projects and business improvement initiatives

Work with underwriting and product teams for all commercial lines of business to provide subject matter expertise

This role can be based in our Hartford, CT Home Office on a full-time or hybrid basis, or remotely within the United States.

Qualifications

10+ years of prior experience measuring time element claims, including business interruption, extra expenses, inventory, and employee theft

  • Bachelor degree in Accounting
  • CPA preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Strong attention to detail

  • Establish a strong, effective working relationship with all regional adjusters
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Candidate must be able to work independently and be able to manage a fluctuating claim load

Must possess the ability to communicate complex information in a mentoring/training situation

Strong focus delivering outstanding customer service

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$131,600 - $197,400

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This listing comes from The Hartford's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 5 Oct 2026.