Hull & Machinery Claims Specialist APAC

American President Lines; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development

Exposure to high-profile cases

Continuous learning

Job summary

CMA CGM Group is seeking a highly motivated marine claims professional to manage hull and machinery, and crew claims for the APAC region. The role requires handling vessel casualties and coordinating with insurers to minimize operational disruption.

The ideal candidate holds a maritime law or marine insurance degree, with 4+ years in marine insurance/claims and proven leadership. Local employment only, travel may be required, and a strong sense of responsibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Law, Maritime Legal Studies, or Marine Insurance preferred.
• Hands-on, with excellent communication skills and strong sense of responsibility.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to exercise sound judgement in delicate situations.

Responsibilities

• Handle hull and machinery (H&M) and crew claims with timely processing.
• Manage large-scale vessel casualties and cases with General Average or salvage issues.
• Coordinate with insurers for processing marine claims and settlements.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Ownership of cases

Strong analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maritime Law/Maritime Legal Studies/M Marine Insurance

Job description

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ID: 571523

Location:

Singapore, SG

Hull & Machinery Claims Specialist APAC

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.

This role is open for local employment only
Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
By applying for this role, you hereby consent to the CMA CGM Group collecting, processing and using any personal information you submit, for the following purposes:
(i) To process the application for the role being applied for;
(ii) To process the application for other open positions within the CMA CGM Group which may be suitable to you;
(iii) To conduct necessary reference checks; and
(iv) Any other purpose related to one or more of the above.
You further consent to the CMA CGM Group retaining such personal information for a period of two years following your submission thereof, so that we may consider you for other open positions within the CMA CGM Group which may be suitable to you in the event that you are not selected for this role.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that CMA CGM Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, CMA CGM Group will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, CMA CGM Group explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of CMA CGM Group.