Shipping - Marine Salvage Claims Handler

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading claims support organisation in London is seeking an experienced candidate to manage marine salvage claims. The successful applicant will have at least 5 years of maritime claims handling experience with a solid understanding of salvage and international conventions. This role offers a significant level of responsibility and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of maritime claims handling experience, particularly in salvage and general average.
• Familiarity with international conventions and contract rules.
• Excellent organisational skills and a solid shipping background.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied workload focused on marine salvage claims.
• Liaise with clients and surveyors, and appoint experts.
• Advise on liability, settlement of claims, and present claims.

Skills

Maritime claims handling experience

Organisational skills

Knowledge of Bills of Lading

Handling salvage claims

Job description

Job Description

OUR CLIENT

A leading organisation providing specialist claims support services to the maritime sector

THE ROLE

The post holder will be responsible for managing a varied workload with a focus on handling marine salvage claims

This will involve liaising with clients and Surveyors

Working with and appointing experts including Adjusters, Lawyers, Shipowners/Salvors.

Handling, advising on and reviewing new claims, considering recovery potential

Presenting claims to opponents, advising on liability and settlement of claims

THE CANDIDATE

You will have relevant maritime claims handling experience c 5 years with expereince of general average and salvage, and international conventions

Candidates must be familiar with rules surrounding Bills of Lading, Charter Parties and Contracts of Affreightment

This role requires excellent organisational skills and a solid shipping background with a focus on salvage claims

This is a superb opportunity to make a career move to new and challenging role offering career prospects and a significant level of responsibility

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.