Senior Technical Advisor

PARETO SECURITIES AS; Norway; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwegian Hull Club seeks a Senior Technical Advisor to strengthen its Technical Department. You will provide expert technical support, conduct surveys and issue survey reports to Claims Handlers, Underwriters and Assureds, helping to assess risks and losses.

Based in Bergen or Oslo, depending on the successful candidate, the role offers opportunities to develop technology-led services, expand the surveyor network, and contribute to loss prevention through proactive analysis, tendering support,

Qualifications

• Relevant technical education or equivalent experience.
• Solid practical experience from the shipping / maritime industry.
• Confident using digital tools and interested in developing technology-led services.
• Knowledge of international marine insurance is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and competence across Norwegian Hull Club, supporting Claims Handlers, Underwriters and Assureds; conduct or assist with surveys and reports.
• Assist with damage specifications and significant repair tenders; advise on tender conditions and contract proposals; participate in invoice negotiations.
• Evaluate and develop surveyor networks; contribute to the evolution of services and products, including digital development.

Skills

Maritime industry experience

Digital tools proficiency

Marine insurance knowledge

Education

Technical education or equivalent

Job description

NorwegianHull Club is a leading mutual marine and energy insurance provider, servingmembers and clients worldwide, with roots going back to 1837. Our mission is tosecure lives, health, environment and property to help protect both people andthe planet. Our slogan, "Expect More", derives from ourefforts to fulfil and exceed the expectations of our clients, businessassociates and colleagues at all times.

Senior Technical Advisor

Norwegian Hull Club is a world-leading marine and offshore energy insurer with offices in Bergen, Oslo and London. We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Advisor to strengthen our Technical Department and provide first-class support to colleagues, clients and partners.

The position will be based in Bergen or Oslo , depending on the circumstances of the successful candidate .

Who we’re looking for

In order to provide technical support, as well as being an ambassador for The Club when meeting a diverse range of external parties, we’re looking for a technically competent person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You should possess solid, relevant experience that you can draw upon to deliver superior technical support and advice, as well as conduct surveys and issue survey reports.

Our preferred candidate will also:

• Have a proactive and humble approach, as well as the confidence to make decisions and voice opinions;
• Be able to rapidly understand clients’ needs and provide the support required;
• Be objective, with the analytic and structured approach needed to establish and report causes of damage, cost and duration of repairs, etc.;
• Be open, with high standards of integrity;
• Be a team player who can work independently when required.

Preferred qualifications and experience

• Relevant technical education or equivalent experience;
• Solid practical experience from the shipping / maritime industry;
• Confident using digital tools and interested in developing technology-led services;
• Knowledge of international marine insurance is desirable but not essential.
  

Main responsibilities

Marine surveys and technical support

You will provide technical advice and competence across Norwegian Hull Club, primarily supporting Claims Handlers as well as Underwriters and Assureds. You will conduct or assist with surveys and reports, collaborate with Claims Handlers, Adjusters, Surveyors and specialists, and support Claim Statements and Loss of Hire cases. Helping to identify opportunities to reduce repair time and share technical knowledge that strengthens loss prevention will also be part of this role.

Specifications and tendering

The successful candidate will support Owners in preparing damage specifications and significant repair tenders, advise on tender conditions and contract proposals, as well as participate in invoice negotiations when repairs are completed.

Surveyor network and service development

You will help evaluate and develop The Club’s network of surveyors and specialists. As part of the Claims Department, you will also contribute to the evolution of Norwegian Hull Club’s services and products, including digital development.

Not your average workplace

Norwegian Hull Club is a recognised leader in global marine and offshore energy insurance, with roots going back nearly 200 years. From our offices in Bergen, Oslo and London, we serve clients across the world.
We know that our success depends on our people. That is why we are committed to an exceptional company culture built on high standards and expectations, as well as high levels of support, openness and trust. When werecruit someone, we’re in it for the long term. We want our team-members to feel exactly the same way.
For the right candidate, we offer an engaging role with strong opportunities for professional and personal development, together with an attractive total rewards package.

NorwegianHull Club is a leading mutual marine and energy insurance provider, servingmembers and clients worldwide, with roots going back to 1837. Our mission is tosecure lives, health, environment and property to help protect both people andthe planet. Our slogan, "Expect More", derives from ourefforts to fulfil and exceed the expectations of our clients, businessassociates and colleagues at all times.