I am passionate about helping clients who have suffered a loss to not only fully recover financially but also build back and return as a more resilient organization.

Jeff Phillips

Managing Director, Forensics Insurance & Federal Claims Services, Ernst & Young LLP

Helping clients recover financially after disasters through commercial insurance claims and federal disaster grants.

Jeff has spent the majority of his career assisting clients to achieve financial recovery from disasters through commercial insurance, FEMA’s Public Assistance program and other sources of funding. This work includes developing successful strategies for risk evaluation, managing claims, resolving complex coverage and loss measurement issues, as well as settling disputes.

Prior to his work assisting companies with disaster recovery, Jeff spent over 10 years with a large commercial property insurance company in various positions, including eight years as a claims adjuster. As an adjuster, Jeff managed and negotiated settlement of hundreds of large complex insurance claims.

He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer in California.

How Jeff is shaping the future with confidence

“My teams contribute to shaping the future with confidence by helping clients rebuild and financially recover after a disaster, enabling them to maintain and enhance their operations. By sharing knowledge, experience and resources, we aid in the recovery of our clients, their employees and their communities in the aftermath of unforeseen disasters, helping them become more resilient in the process.”

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