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Description

Robert Half is in the process of hiring an Insurance Director for a client of ours in the maritime shipping industry. In this position, you will oversee all insurance related matters for a global fleet of container vessels. The primary duties of this position include:

Insurance Placement and Management Responsibilities

+ Spearheads the development of annual budget projections for both Marine and Non-Marine Insurance policies, ensuring alignment with corporate standards.

+ Collaborates across departments — including Legal, Human Resources, Technical, Finance, and Commercial teams — to manage and plan insurance policy renewals and updates.

+ Reviews reconciled loss records related to Hull & Machinery (H& M) and Protection & Indemnity (P& I) insurance in preparation for renewal discussions.

+ Manages the renewal process for H& M and P& I policies, coordinating senior management presentations with brokers/underwriters, and overseeing negotiations through to policy binding.

+ Coordinates data preparation and negotiations for renewing various non-marine insurance policies.

+ Presents renewal quotes to the Head of Ship Operations (HSO), secures necessary authorizations, and finalizes policy agreements via brokers.

+ Ensures policy documentation and invoicing adhere to quoted terms, prepares renewal memos for each policy, and coordinates payment processing with the accounts team.

+ Negotiates client service agreements with brokers, presenting recommendations for approval to the HSO.

Claims and Administrative Oversight

+ Works alongside Finance and Legal teams to review insurance clauses in loan agreements and provides required documentation for timely deal closings.

+ Maintains and updates the War Risk Breach Calculator provided by brokers, ensuring commercial operators remain compliant.

+ Assists in the preparation of technical insurance work instructions, ensuring alignment and collaboration with the HSO.

+ Manages and oversees significant Hull & Machinery, P& I, and Freight Demurrage & Defense (FD& D) claims to ensure effective resolution and settlement.

+ Monitors claim-handling performance, supervising the Claims Manager to ensure efficient operations.

+ Cooperates with Marine Managers on daily administration of crew and cargo-related claims on behalf of owners.

+ Reviews and analyzes claims incidents, providing monthly insights to the Finance Director and Claims Manager, along with strategic recommendations to HSO for minimizing negative impacts.

Incident Response and Advisory

+ Offers specialized guidance in handling major incidents, such as oil spills, vessel groundings, fires, and collisions.

+ Acts as a key liaison between the company’s response teams and insurance providers.

+ Develops communication protocols and tracks costs for claim purposes.

+ Engages adjusters as necessary while supervising claims processes through to resolution.

Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree required; a background in Maritime or Insurance Studies is preferred.

+ Minimum 10 years of robust experience in insurance and claims management.

+ Seagoing experience is beneficial but not mandatory.

+ Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer skills.

+ Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills.

+ Proven ability to handle pressure and manage competing priorities effectively.

+ Strong leadership qualities with a focus on team motivation, clear communication, and building consensus.

+ Strategic thinking paired with analytical and decision-making capabilities.

+ Ability to benchmark functions to drive organizational improvement.

+ Effective communicator, both written and verbal, across diverse organizational levels.

+ Highly efficient in managing complex projects, including planning, cost control, variance analysis, and multiple concurrent tasks.

+ Dedication to accessibility and ongoing consultation for continuous operational support.

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