Marine Claims Advocate (Hull & Machinery)

WTW; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global risk management firm is looking for a Marine Claims Advocate to join their team. This role primarily focuses on Hull & Machinery claims, advocating for clients and ensuring favorable claim outcomes. You will manage claims negotiations, provide risk advisory services, and support clients through the claims process. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Marine claims, excellent negotiation skills, and a strong understanding of market practices. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus additional WTW day

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Matched contributions pension scheme

Electric vehicle car scheme

Cycle-to-work programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within a Marine claims environment, handling a portfolio of H&M claims.
• Clear understanding of London market practice and associated systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and takes pride in their work.
• Strong relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage claims portfolio and handle complex negotiations with insurers.
• Provide claims advocacy and risk advisory services to clients.
• Assist clients in optimizing claim results under insurance programs.
• Support broking and claims administration with accurate documentation.
• Promote revenue growth for claims advocacy and advisory services.

Skills

Claims advocacy

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Technical knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Description

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Marine Claims Advocate to join our Marine team, primarily focusing on Hull & Machinery (H&M) claims, however as we operate a diverse Marine book, there are opportunities to experience other classes within Maine.

As a Marine Claims Advocate– Ship Owners claims, your key responsibility will be to provide claims advocacy, claims strategy, claims resolution and risk advisory services to our Ship Owner portfolio. Assisting Clients in optimizing the results they achieve under their insurance programs, to ensure Key Client outcomes are delivered to pre-defined service standards. You will put the interests of clients and the integrity of the market at the heart of the way you do business.

Loss Negotiation & Client Management

• Manage claims portfolio, including complex negotiations with insurers to ensure the optimization of claim outcomes for our clients in an efficient manner.
• Strong relationships within the Marine claims market; Insurers, Insurers, Third party experts
• Proactively assisting the Client throughout the life cycle of the claim, demonstrating claims management expertise to clients and prospects.
• Negotiate with insurers and their representatives on behalf of clients.
• Resolve coverage disputes by engaging with all relevant parties.
• Provide input on corrective action required to enhance process performance across Claims areas

Claims Process & Support

• Support broking and claims administration to ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and processed within internal timelines.
• Assist with the negotiation and management of claims funds and authorities where applicable.
• Provide accurate and relevant claims information to support renewal processes and placement strategies.

Team Collaboration & Business Development

• Work with senior colleagues to identify cross-selling and client retention opportunities.
• Contribute to the sharing of claims intelligence that can inform client risk strategies and insurer discussions.
• Support team initiatives that improve operational efficiency and client service delivery.
• Mentor Claims Advisors with technical expertise.

Compliance & Reporting

• Adhere to internal claims handling protocols and Group compliance policies, including all regulatory requirements.
• Assist in monitoring UW performance and elevate issues affecting service quality or client satisfaction.
• Contribute data and insights to support claims reporting and performance reviews, including Willis Quality Index metrics.

Others

• Travel as required (catastrophe losses, claims reviews or marketing)
• Promote revenue growth for claims advocacy and advisory services.
• Participate in loss prevention and claims seminars, as required
• Participate in the claims element of tender and RFP responses for major clients and prospects.

Qualifications

The Requirements

• Extensive experience within a Marine claims environment, handling a portfolio of H&M claims
• Clear understanding of London market practice and associated systems
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and takes pride in their work.
• Knowledge of insurance regulations and laws.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building abilities.
• Confident negotiation skills
• Excellent technical knowledge
• Capable of facilitating training and presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Benefits

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equality and Inclusion

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organization. We embrace all types of diversity.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail].