Job Description
Senior Claims Professional
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
A leading marine insurance group is seeking a SeniorClaims Professional to join its growing team, supporting with claims across North America. This is a varied and hands-on role managing a broad range of claims but with a focus on personal injury, with responsibility for complex and high-value matters such as Jones Act, third-party injuries, FFO, collisions, and casualties.
This role would suit someone with strong maritime claims experience and dealing with complex personal injury claims, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, professional approach to client service. Occasional travel to the US may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and resolve a range of P&I and Defence claims (e.g. personal injury, collision, casualty) including complex and high value claims.
* Provide timely advice and maintain strong client relationships
* Maintain accurate claim records and support internal reporting requirements
* Assist with audit, training, and mentoring of junior staff as needed
* Contribute to internal process improvements
* Collaborate with underwriting and other departments as required
Person Specification:
* Minimum 5 years of experience in handling maritime personal injury or shipping litigation claims (from a P&I Club, insurer, legal practice, ship owner or agent)
* Strong working knowledge of international shipping and dispute resolution practices
* Degree educated (preferred but not essential)
* Excellent written and verbal communication, including negotiation and reporting skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
* Strong attention to detail, well-organised and self-motivated
* Comfortable working independently and within a collaborative team environment
This is an excellent time to join this highly respected insurer in a role that offers a welcoming and collaborative working environment and opportunities for longer term progression
**our client is committed to diversity in all of it's forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process. They offer a hybrid working environment**