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Insurance claims services

Post-disaster economic recovery often entails the filing of complex property damage and business interruption insurance claims.

The first priority in preparing for and responding to a crisis should always be the safety and well-being of family members, friends, colleagues, employees, and other members of our communities.

Once these needs are met, business owners and risk managers will turn their focus to economic recovery, which includes the challenge of compiling and dealing with complex insurance claims related to losses sustained at their facilities, extra expenses incurred, and business interruption losses driven by the disruptive and overwhelming impact.

KPMG effectively serves businesses affected by devastating crises with a team of Forensic professionals that have vast experience in the management and support of property damage, extra expense, and business interruption insurance claims. This team is prepared to assist companies by helping them quantify the financial impact of the damage they have suffered and streamline their recovery of losses. Our team includes accountants, economists, attorneys, and industry professionals with years of frontline claims experience. We know how to achieve results in an ethical, efficient, and professional manner.

KPMG in action

Northern California Wildfires Claim

KPMG assisted a utility company in successfully navigating the complex process of insurance claims for extensive losses exceeding $1.5 billion caused by devastating wildfires. KPMG assisted with quantifying and validating comprehensive costs, developing innovative methodologies, and implementing meticulous claim review frameworks. KPMG helped our client effectively present their claims to diverse insurance stakeholders, ultimately resulting in the recovery of over $500 million.

Oil Refinery - Hurricane Harvey Claim

Assisted one of the largest oil refineries in North America in relation to an insurance claim filed for damages and losses incurred as a result of Hurricane Harvey.  The company suffered significant losses in excess of $250 million related to emergency and temporary services as well as permanent repairs and replacements of damaged property and equipment. The nature of our work included the comprehensive assessment and quantification of the total costs incurred and streamlining multiple disparate systems into a comprehensive database housing all transactional data and supporting documentation.

Student Travel Company – COVID Claim

Assisted the largest student travel organization in the US with preparing a cancellation insurance claim in excess of $150 million related to cancelled trips and sunk expenses incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The nature of our work included assisting the company with quantifying their monthly business interruption loss and identifying and supporting all sunk expenses. KPMG also assisted the company with the presentation of their claim to the insurance markets, adjuster and other consultants to the insurer.

How to help your business recover from a natural disaster

Insurance claims services include:

KPMG Forensic can advise on all aspects of insurance recovery, including:

  • Reviewing insurance coverage and reimbursement policies
  • Assisting the company with the insurance / FEMA claims process
  • Assisting the company with the determination of the indemnity period
  • Assessing the initial loss impact on the business
  • Assisting the company with securing timely progress payments
  • Assisting the company with aggregating and compiling documentation
  • Assisting the company to establish historical budget trends
  • Assisting the company to identify and quantify lost sales and customers
  • Assisting the company to identify and quantify additional costs incurred
  • Evaluating and analyzing industry data, market demand, and trends
  • Understanding and quantifying the impact of supply chain interruptions

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