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FORTE.

Forensic Consultants and Technical Specialists Serving the Insurance Claims, Corporate Finance, and Legal Sectors

The Right Expert.

We offer a network of over 1,200 consultants and technical specialists spanning the USA including Alaska, Hawaii and US Virgin Islands (as shown on the map). Providing a local service allows us to be cost effective and responsive but having the right expert by your side makes the difference. That’s why we take the time to understand your situation and requirements and match your project to the right team.

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Our Services.

Claims Adjuster Reviewing Damage to Stone Wall

Claims Appraisal

Resolving property and auto claims disputes between insurance parties.

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Consulting

Expert consultant services to assess property and machinery failure and damage.

Technician Inspecting Fire-Damaged Fuse Box

Fire Origin and Cause

Our experts leverage their knowledge to the fire’s origin and determine the cause.

Two Engineers Assessing Building Interior

Property Condition Assessment

Offering real estate investors, managers, and financiers due diligence and budget forecasting.

Catastrophe Response

We provide teams of consultants to assess widespread property damage and expedite repairs.

Expert Witness and Litigation Support

Court-ready experts to provide expert opinions, consulting and testimony.

Latest news and insights.

Keep track of all Forte’s updates — from strategic hires to industry insights. You can find the two most recent posts opposite, or our entire catalogue below.

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Shingle Roofing System Myths

If you are a steep slope roofing contractor, who installs asphalt-fiberglass shingles, you may or may not have heard of a shingle “Brittle Test.” Some

March 2, 2023

Winter Weather Fluctuations Cause Damage to Homes and Buildings

Winter weather has significantly changed over the past few decades. Cold temperatures that would last for months now fluctuate daily between freezing and t-shirt weather.

January 31, 2023

Large and Complex Claims.

Lloyd’s, international (re)insurers, insurance claims adjusters, insurance brokers and insureds use our services for specialty insurance claims in sectors that include construction, industrial and manufacturing, oil and gas, power and renewables, and chemical.

We help to establish loss causation, minimize business interruption and expedite repairs.

Investigative Consulting.

When damage or failure occurs the consultants and technical specialists at Forte perform thorough investigations of the machinery, structure or building system and opine as to:

Cause
Safety
New Damage Versus Pre-Existing
Anticipated Downtime
Recommendations for Repair

Our Expertise.

Construction
Electrical
Fire Origin and Cause
Geotechnical
HVAC Damage and Failure

Materials and Metallurgical
Mechanical/Machinery Damage and Failure
OHSA Compliance Consulting
Property Risk Assessment
Structural Damage and Failure