Senior Marine Claims Specialist

KST Maritime Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KST Maritime Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a legal and insurance claims professional to manage end-to-end marine claims across Hull & Machinery, P&I, Cargo and Crew. You will assess claim validity, coordinate with surveyors and insurers, and help secure timely settlements.

You will review contracts for insurance clauses, draft settlement documents and notices, ensure compliance with MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL and flag/local laws, and advise operations on risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of marine insurance claims or maritime legal experience.
• Knowledge of Hull & Machinery, P&I, Cargo, Crew, Liability and maritime conventions.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Familiar with charter parties, carriage of goods, and shipping contracts.
• Excellent communication to engage with international stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with claims or case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end claims process for Hull & Machinery, 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.

Skills

Marine insurance claims

Shipping law

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Charter parties

Communications

MS Office

Education

Formal legal qualifications

Tools

Claims management systems

Job description

KST Maritime Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a legal and insurance claims professional to manage end-to-end marine claims across Hull & Machinery, P&I, Cargo and Crew. You will assess claim validity, coordinate with surveyors and insurers, and help secure timely settlements.

You will review contracts for insurance clauses, draft settlement documents and notices, ensure compliance with MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL and flag/local laws, and advise operations on risk mitigation.