Legal & Claims Manager

direct search asia pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking an experienced marine insurance professional to manage hull and P&I claims for a shipowner/manager. The role covers handling fittings with insurers, reviewing contracts, and guiding the commercial team through charterparty disputes.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in marine insurance/claims, strong communication and supervisory skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines with robust analytical capability.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years relevant marine insurance and claims experience.
• Hands-on person with good communication skills and proven supervisory skills.
• Resilient, sense of urgency and able to work under demanding timelines.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage hull, P&I, FD&D and other insurance covers for the fleet.
• Ensure claims are filed with insurers in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with insurers to process marine claims (hull, cargo, crew, P&I).
• Review charterparties, ship managements and new buildings contracts; provide legal advice.
• Assist commercial team to handle and settle charterparty disputes.
• Lead loss prevention initiatives and improve marine claims processing.
• Ensure proper documentation of all premiums and insurance claims.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Analytical skills

Resilience

Education

Maritime law degree

Job description

• Manage H&M (Hull and Machinery), PNI (Protection and Indemnity), FD&D (Freight Demurrage & Defence) and other insurance covers for company's fleet;
• Ensure all claims are filed with relevant insurers in a timely manner;
• Coordinate with relevant insurers to process various marine claims (hull, cargo, crew & related P&I claims);
• Review contracts on charterparties, ship managements and new buildings and provide legal advice;
• Assist commercial team to handle and settle charterparty disputes;
• Lead Loss Prevention Initiatives & continuous improvement in marine claims processing & procedures;
• Ensure proper documentation and record of all premium payments and insurance claims of the company.

Requirements

• Degree on maritime law and / or marine insurance;
• At least 3 years relevant marine insurance and claims experience, preferably with a shipowner / management firm / P&I Club;
• Hands-on person with good communication skills and proven supervisory skills;
• Resilient, possesses a sense of urgency and work well under demanding timeline;
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills