FD&D Claims Solicitor

Salary: Starting from $120,720, depending on experience Published 10 days ago Closing in 12 days This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy. The Vacancy Role Purpose: The role involves ensuring smooth and cost-effective resolutions for a variety of FD&D claims, while building and maintaining strong relationships with Members and brokers. Collaboration is key, as you'll work closely with different functions like P&I Claims, Loss Prevention, and Underwriting. You'll also be involved in preparing reports, assisting with audits, and supporting business development activities. Key Responsibilities Handling a high-volume and variety of FD&D claims for owners and charterers in accordance with the FD&D policies and procedures; ensuring claims are resolved in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Managing relationships with Members and brokers, ensuring they receive the highest levels of service. Close collaboration with colleagues working within the P&I Claims, Loss Prevention, and Underwriting functions in terms of claims handling, identifying risk trends, and relationship management. Preparing agendas, reports, and informing the sector of any significant developments, as required by functional or sector management. Assisting with audits and peer reviews and assisting to develop and improve claims handling and operational processes, as required. Working closely with the Head of FD&D Claims and other colleagues, as required, to support any business development activities and networking with Members and customers (locally and overseas). Supporting the sector to build and maintain a high-performing and inclusive team environment while collaborating with our enabling functions. Acquiring and maintaining a good understanding of, and acting in accordance with, company-wide, functional, and sectoral rules, policies, guidelines, and procedures. Actively contributing to claims initiatives and Expertise Teams, as required. About you Skills/Qualifications/Experience Understanding of the basics of FD&D claims and the P&I insurance industry Some understanding of FD&D Rules Basic knowledge of shipping terms and common ship operations IT Literate with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems Efficient and effective administration skills Ability to assist with cases in a controlled, efficient and cost-effective manner Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to cope with demanding workloads The Company Welcome to NorthStandard, one of the largest and most influential marine insurers in the International Group. We're more than just a workplace. We're a global community of passionate maritime professionals driven and defined by our empowered, inquisitive, courageous and giving principles, and our commitment to excellence. We believe in fostering a diverse, inclusive and dynamic work environment where everyone can be themselves, thrive, and contribute their unique talents to delivering our best for colleagues, members, customers, and the communities we serve. You will be empowered to focus on your progression, have access to development opportunities designed to fast-track your career from the day you start, and the ability to contribute to and shape our employee experience. In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while benefitting from a hybrid approach in our collaborative office spaces around the world. We’re committed to continuous learning and development, building long-lasting internal and external relationships, and driving service excellence. The Benefits A competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus plan and benefit arrangements for everyone. Flexible working: We offer a best in market hybrid working policy and are open to considering a range of flexible opportunities. This includes job-sharing, part-time roles and remote working. Taking care of you: Our people are the most important part of our club and we constantly strive for our culture and working environment to show how much we value the contribution you make. We do this through our Employee Resource Groups, learning and development opportunities, inclusive policies and our Employee Assistance Programmes. Social events: We host a range of get-togethers throughout the year as we believe that bringing our people together is a great way to motivate each other, inspire success, and build a stronger foundation for the club. The Values Empowered By being trusted, inspired and developed Giving Showing we care by sharing our attention, experience and expertise Courageous Challenging relentlessly to create better outcomes Inquisitive Embracing diverse perspectives and fresh possibilities #J-18808-Ljbffr