Senior Marine Insurance & Claims Lead

Direct Search Global; 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

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.