Overall Summary
The function manages all aspects of marine insurance and claims, including the management of all insurance related documentation; the placement and renewal of insurances (H&M, P&I and War Risks); and the handling of marine claims relating to collisions, property damage (Fixed & Floating Objects), general average, salvage, pollution, cargo claims, charter party disputes, bunker disputes and personal injury claims involving passengers, crew and others.
Job Description
- To arrange oil spill coverage to comply with various national requirements,including for USA - COFRs, OSRO coverage, SMFF arrangement, CASP coverage,AMPD for STS operation, Washington State Plan, Western Alaska APC transits,Hawaii & Alaska top-up cover; for Canada – ECRC and WCMRC coverage; and for China – SPRO).
- To monitor vessels carrying Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) cargoes and assist in reporting them to the P&I Club annually.
- To arrange pre-loading surveys and P&I vessel inspections (as required)
- To assist in applying for insurance certificates for newly acquired vessels.
- To assist in informing insurers of the deletion of any vessels in the fleet that are sold or scrapped.
- To assist in reporting cases to respective insurers (H&M / P&I Club); collecting accurate information and documents in connection with the cases; liaising internally with other relevant departments; monitoring and managing the progress of insurance cases and arranging for the claims submissions to and reimbursement by insurers.
- To arrange for H&M and/or P&I surveyors to attend the vessels in case of incidents, if required.
- To monitor vessel movements to war risks areas and to place additional insurance coverage when required.
- To ensure that all managed vessels are properly coveraged by insurance.
- To assist and handle any queries / additional requirements receiced from insurers from time to time.
Requirements
- Diploma / Degree
- 2-3 years experience in the handling of marine insurance matters preferred.
- Basic IT knowledge, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Email
- Attention to Detail
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills - spoken and written English
