Hull & Machinery Claims Specialist APAC

CMA CGM & ANL (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development

Exposure to complex cases

Training programs

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

CMA CGM & ANL (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a highly motivated marine claims handler to manage vessel casualties and claims for CMA CGM owned vessels. You will handle hull & machinery and crew claims, report to the Head of Claims for Asia Pacific, and help minimize disruptions and risks to operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s in maritime law or marine insurance, 4+ years’ marine insurance/claims experience, and strong knowledge of maritime law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Law, Maritime Legal Studies, or Marine Insurance preferred.
• At least 4 years of marine insurance and claims experience within shipowners, ship managers, or P&I Clubs or related.P

Responsibilities

• Handle hull & machinery (H&M) and crew claims with timely processing.
• Manage large-scale vessel casualties (fire, grounding, etc.) and General Average/salvage cases.
• Coordinate with insurers for processing marine claims (hull, cargo, crew, P&I).
• Conclude settlements and recoveries on favorable terms.
• File claims promptly and maintain proper records; occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Claims handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maritime Law / Marine Insurance

Job description

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050. Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced marine claims handler to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing vessel casualties and emergencies on CMA CGM owned vessels, handling hull and machinery (H&M) and crew claims. Reporting to the Head of Claims, in Asia Pacific, you will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and effective claims handling while minimizing operational disruptions and risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle hull and machinery (H&M) and crew claims, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Manage large-scale vessel casualties, such as fire, grounding, etc. and cases giving rise to General Average or salvage incidents.
• Follow through on claims, identifying responsible third parties, causation investigation and conclude recovery with minimal impact on operations and markets.
• File all claims with relevant insurers promptly and ensure proper coordination with insurers for processing marine claims (hull, cargo, crew, and related P&I claims).
• Conclude settlements and recoveries on the best possible terms.
• Pursue and follow up on claims recovery from insurers.
• Provide advice to various stakeholders on emerging situations.
• Appoint and instruct lawyers for legal proceedings and major incidents when necessary.
• Assist in handling arbitrations, mediations, and litigations, maintaining updated records of all claims and their status.
• Occasional business travel may be required.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Law, Maritime Legal Studies, or Marine Insurance preferred.
• At least 4 years of relevant marine insurance and claims experience within a shipowners, ship managers, or P&I Clubs, and their P&I correspondent, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of maritime laws and conventions related to cargo liabilities.
• Hands-on individual with excellent communication skills
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership of their cases.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to exercise sound judgement in delicate situations.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package .
• Professional growth and career development.
• Exposure to complex, high-profile cases and key stakeholders across the industry.
• Continuous learning, development and training,
• Collaborative and supporting team environment.