SYDNEY, 1 June 2023 – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, has promoted Amanda Hillier to partner of its forensic accounting services in Australia.
Hillier has over 20 years of experience in forensic accounting. She possesses a wealth of expertise in quantifying economic damages for insurance and litigation purposes and managing claims for business interruption, commercial disputes, large event cancellations and cyber matters.
Since joining Sedgwick in 2011, Hillier has overseen operational quality of the company’s forensic accounting services in Australia. She also played a pivotal role in the team’s pilot testing and implementation of an enhanced claims system. Her experience in operations management has been vital to the forensic accounting team’s participation in catastrophe response.
Most recently Hillier has been involved in leading the implementation and delivery of Sedgwick’s automated assessments for large volume class action claims by using a dynamic technology solution to handle them.
“Amanda is a strong collaborator and problem solver,” said Emma Levett, partner and head of Sedgwick’s forensic accounting services in Australia. “She continues to manage claims by driving our automation efforts to promote efficiency and capacity in this service area. Amanda’s comprehensive background in business interruption, with significant experience across large event cancellation claims, as well as other niche specialties like life insurance, class actions and cyber claims is an asset to our clients.”
Sedgwick’s forensic accounting team in Australia comprises over 40 accountants, who practice in seven offices throughout the country and offer extensive experience in a wide range of sectors, from construction and manufacturing to cyber and retail.
About Sedgwick Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. The company provides a broad range of resources tailored to clients’ specific needs in casualty, property, marine, benefits, brand protection and other lines. At Sedgwick, caring counts; through the dedication and expertise of 33,000 colleagues across 80 countries, the company takes care of people and organizations by mitigating and reducing risks and losses, promoting health and productivity, protecting brand reputations, and containing costs that can impact performance. Sedgwick’s majority shareholder is The Carlyle Group; Stone Point Capital LLC, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), Onex and other management investors are minority shareholders. For more, see sedgwick.com.