Insurance Claim Executive (Marine)

MAJU MARITIME PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MAJU MARITIME PTE LTD in Singapore seeks a marine insurance claims and risk specialist to manage end-to-end claims for Hull & Machinery, P&I, Cargo and Crew, and to coordinate with surveyors, adjusters, and clubs for settlements.

You will review contracts, ensure compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL and flag state regulations, draft settlement documents, and advise internal teams on risk mitigation, claims procedures and policy exposures.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of marine insurance claims experience or equivalent in shipping law
• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation capabilities
• Excellent communication with international stakeholders
• Familiarity with charter parties, carriage of goods and shipping contracts
• Experience with claims or case management systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end claims for Hull & Machinery, P&I, Cargo, Liability and Crew/Work Injury claims
• Assess claim validity by reviewing contracts, incident reports and insurance policies
• Coordinate with surveyors, adjusters and external counsel for assessments and negotiations
• Track progress and pursue recoveries to settlements
• Provide legal opinions and risk assessments on claim exposures
• Support litigation or arbitration cases when required

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

Maritime law qualifications desirable

Tools

Claims or case management systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Insurance Claims Management

• Manage the end-to-end claims process for Hull & Machinery, Protection & Indemnity (P&I), Cargo, Liability, and Crew Injury/Work Injury Compensation claims.
• Assess claim validity by reviewing contracts, charter parties, incident reports, medical/legal documentation, and insurance policies.
• Ensure timely notification and filing of claims with insurers, brokers, and P&I Clubs in accordance with policy terms.
• Coordinate with surveyors, adjusters, and external legal counsel for claim assessments and negotiations.
• Track claim progress and pursue recoveries to achieve fair and timely settlements.

Legal & Compliance Support

• Assist in reviewing insurance clauses in contracts, charter parties, and agreements.
• Draft, review, and maintain claim-related correspondence, settlement agreements, and legal notices.
• Ensure compliance with international maritime conventions (MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL), flag state regulations, and local laws.
• Provide legal opinions and risk assessments on claim exposures.
• Support litigation or arbitration cases relating to marine insurance disputes when required.

Risk & Policy Support

• Provide claims analysis and legal input during annual insurance renewals.
• Identify contractual and operational risks from a legal and insurance perspective.
• Advise internal stakeholders (Operations, Crewing, Technical, Finance) on claim procedures and risk mitigation.
• Contribute to loss prevention initiatives by highlighting recurring legal/claims issues.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

1. Prepare claim status reports, trend analyses, and legal updates for management
2. Act as the primary liaison with external parties including insurers, brokers, correspondents, and P&I Clubs.
3. Provide training and guidance to operations and vessel staff on incident reporting and insurance requirements.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in marine insurance claims, shipping law, or maritime legal practice.
• Knowledge of marine insurance (Hull & Machinery, P&I, Cargo, Crew, Liability) and maritime conventions.
• Formal legal qualifications desirable
• Strong legal drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with charter parties, carriage of goods, and shipping contracts.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with international stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with claims or case management systems preferred.