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Job Description

Faststream Recruitment is partnering with a global shipping company who is looking for a Head of Claims & Insurance. 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage vessel casualties and ensure timely claims processing.
  • Oversee H&M, P&I, and other fleet insurance covers, ensuring proper filing and coordination with insurers.
  • Conduct causation investigations, identify third-party liabilities, and maximize recovery from insurers and third parties.
  • Negotiate settlements and recoveries on the best possible terms.
  • Handle customer claims, lawsuits, and recovery actions from insurers, lawyers, and third parties in Asia region.
  • Ensure cargo claims are resolved with minimal operational/market impact 
  • Lead and mentor the Claims & Insurance team, ensuring alignment with business objectives
  • Provide legal and operational advice on emerging risks, contractual clauses, and non-standard situations.
  • Identify process/knowledge gaps and implement improvements to reduce legal/financial exposure.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Maritime Law / Maritime Insurance
  • At least 7 years of experience in marine insurance
  • Strong knowledge of maritime laws, conventions (Hague-Visby, Hamburg Rules), and insurance practices.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, data maintenance and management and stakeholder management skills.
Jeralyn Chong (EA Reg no: R21100780)
Faststream Recruitment Pte Ltd, EA Licence no: 09C3403