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Rick Contorno
RSM US LLP
National Leader, Claims Investigation & Litigation
About
As national practice leader for claims investigation and litigation services, Rick is responsible for the delivery of forensic accounting, financial investigative and advisory services for insurance related matters on behalf of carriers, corporations, and their counsel. He regularly advises clients, and supports counsel, on complex insurance issues such as: employee dishonesty; business interruption matters; directors and officers claims; supplier/vendor fraud; representation and warranties disputes; and financial fraud across all industry segments.
With over 25 years of professional service experience, Rick is adept at providing strategic oversight, while leading teams of highly specialized industry and technical subject matter specialists in support of complex investigations and litigation. Furthermore, he has significant experience conducting international investigations, working closely with local RSM offices across the world.
Rick’s prior experience includes consulting and leadership roles within the financial advisory businesses of Ernst & Young, including internal audit, risk management, actuarial services and real estate consulting, along with several years in the internal audit department of a Wall Street investment/brokerage house.
Rick earned his Bachelor of Science in business, finance and accounting, from Miami University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Illinois.