Head of Claims and Insurance

Do you possess hands-on experience in H&M claims? Has prior experience in leading a team? This role is for you!

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