OVERALL SUMMARY
The Manager will be a member of the Insurance & Claims Team, which manages all aspects of marine / non-marine insurances and claims, including the management of all insurance related documentation; the placement and renewal of insurances (such as H&M, P&I, War Risks and other insurances as may arise); and the handling of claims relating to amongst other things 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.
The key objectives of the Function are:
- to maintain adequate insurance covers for key risks and assets
- to drive more value through efficiency and effective claims management
- to provide training and continuous development in insurable risk management
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- To act as a contact for emergency response and to assist in responding to maritime incidents.
- To ensure that the team properly: reports cases to insurers collects accurate information and documents in connection with the cases; liaises internally with other relevant departments; monitors and manages the progress of insurance cases; and arranges the claims submissions to and reimbursement by our insurers.
- To liaise with P&I Clubs, H&M underwriters, brokers, law firms, surveyors and experts on all claims related matters.
- To analyse and negotiate insurance quotations and the renewal of insurances.
- To review and advise on insurance issues arising from charter parties, ship building contracts, MOAs and contracts of carriage.
- To provide information and feedback on claims activity and developing trends to management to enable appropriate actions to be carried out.
- To supervise and mentor other members of the Insurance & Claims Team.
- To provide and/or arrange briefings on insurances for crew and employees.
- Evaluate group’s insurance risks / exposure and arrange insurance cover whenever necessary. Ensure all vessels and EPS entities are adequately covered for its risk exposures.
- Support and advise other departments within the group on insurance-related queries
QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE
- University Graduate / Diploma holder (marine options preferred)
- Minimum 8 years' experience in similar capacity in the maritime industry
- Good knowledge of insurance claims operations and procedures
- Solid understanding of legal, regulatory and litigation, procedural requirements in relation to the Marine insurance industry
- Sound judgment
- Commercial and strategic acumen
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a team
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Experience in leading a small team
All applications will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.
Qualified candidate may send their CV along with salary expectations to [email protected]
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
