Legal & Claims Manager (Shipowner)

Job Detail

• Job Reference S11993

Job Description

• Manage H&M (Hull and Machinery), PNI (Protection and Indemnity), FD&D (Freight Demurrage & Defence) and other insurance covers for company's fleet
• Ensure all claims are filed with relevant insurers in a timely manner
• Coordinate with relevant insurers to process various marine claims (hull, cargo, crew & related P&I claims)
• Review contracts on charterparties, ship managements and new buildings and provide legal advice
• Assist commercial team to handle and settle charterparty disputes
• Lead Loss Prevention Initiatives & continuous improvement in marine claims processing & procedures
• Ensure proper documentation and record of all premium payments and insurance claims of the company.

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications)

• Degree on maritime law and / or marine insurance
• At least 3 years relevant marine insurance and claims experience, preferably with a shipowner / management firm / P&I Club
• Hands-on person with good communication skills and proven supervisory skills
• Resilient, possesses a sense of urgency and work well under demanding timeline
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills