Summer Intern, Forensic Accounting

Job Description

2027 Early Careers: Summer Intern, Forensic Accounting – United States, Dallas, TX & Chicago, IL | AIG

The Tone:
This is a 9-week, in-person summer internship at AIG, located in Dallas, TX and Chicago, IL. AIG is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions, reimagining how customers manage risk and helping organizations and people discover new potential. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in forensic accounting within the insurance industry, contributing to complex claims evaluation and informed decision-making. Interns are integral to understanding and quantifying commercial insurance losses, supporting AIG’s mission to enable growth through smart risk management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Dallas, TX & Chicago, IL

• Team: AIG’s Forensic Accounting Unit within Claims
• Mission: Apply accounting and financial analysis to evaluate and quantify complex commercial insurance losses.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze: Apply accounting principles and analytical techniques to collect, interpret, and analyze financial and business data related to commercial insurance claims.
• Evaluate: Assist with the evaluation and quantification of complex business losses and prepare loss measurements.
• Perform: Analyze financial records and perform calculations to support claim evaluations and settlement decisions.
• Collaborate: Work with forensic accountants, claims professionals, and other subject matter experts to incorporate relevant findings into financial analyses.
• Document: Assist with documenting analyses, findings, and conclusions in a clear and accurate manner.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Master’s degree, with the degree to be received no later than May 2028. This program is designed for students and recent graduates generally within one year of completing their degree.
• Experience: Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, auditing concepts, and business fundamentals. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to collaborate effectively, manage multiple priorities, and adapt in a team-oriented environment.
• Bonus: Preferred majors include Accounting, Finance, or a related business or quantitative field. Interest in forensic accounting, financial analysis, commercial insurance, or claims.