Insurance Specialist (Marine Cargo)

CITIC COMMODITIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A commodity trading firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced candidate in the insurance industry to develop international resources and manage insurance contracts for freight, cargo, warehouse, and credit insurance. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, fluency in English and Mandarin, and strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the insurance industry focused on freight, cargo, warehouse, or credit insurance.
• Proficiency with office software, data analysis, and report writing.
• Understanding of commodity trading dynamics and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with international insurance providers.
• Create tailored insurance programs for commodity trading.
• Oversee submission and resolution of insurance claims.

Skills

Experience in freight insurance

Experience in cargo insurance

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Relevant qualifications or certifications (e.g., CPCU, CII)

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

We are seeking a candidate with experience in the insurance industry, particularly for freight, cargo, warehouse or credit insurance.

In this role, you’ll leverage Singapore’s robust insurance market and its extensive network of insurance companies and brokers. You'll focus on developing and aligning international insurance resources for freight, cargo, warehouse, and credit coverage, while enhancing and complementing the company's existing insurance programs. Your work will directly support the company’s commodity trading operations and associated risks.

Responsibilities:

International Insurance Market Development:

• Build and maintain relationships with key international insurance providers and brokers.
• Stay on top of market trends and analyze insurance solutions, including freight, cargo, warehouse, and credit insurance.
• Continuously monitor global developments in the insurance space.

Insurance Planning and Implementation:

• Create tailored insurance programs (freight, cargo, warehouse, and credit insurance) to address risks in the company's commodity trading and mining operations, particularly in cargo and counterparty management.
• Enhance and optimize the company’s existing insurance programs using global resources.

Insurance Contract Management:

• Review and negotiate insurance contract terms and conditions.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage the renewal process for insurance agreements.

Claims Management:

• Oversee the submission, tracking, and resolution of insurance claims.
• Other tasks as assigned by the department.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in the insurance industry, with a focus on freight, cargo, warehouse or credit insurance. Experience in commodity trading insurance is highly preferred.
• Relevant qualifications or international certifications (e.g., CPCU, CII).
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage stress in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with office software, data analysis, and report writing.
• Familiarity with international insurance market operations, regulations, and trends; knowledge of key institutions, brokers, and products (freight, property, credit).
• A solid understanding of commodity trading dynamics, risk assessment, and management, with the ability to design insurance programs tailored to business needs.
• Proven expertise in risk mitigation and awareness.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin, with the ability to interact with both English and Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.