FD&D Claims Solicitor (Americas, UK & Ireland)

NorthStandard

  • Newcastle
  • £44,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 hours ago
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 youSkills/Qualifications/ExperienceEssential
  • England & Wales qualified Solicitor or overseas equivalent, 2-3 years PQE
  • Basic understanding of FD&D type claims and the P&I insurance industry
  • Some understanding of FD&D Rules
  • Basic knowledge of shipping terms and common ship operations
  • Some experience in either handling shipping disputes in litigation (in either court or arbitration) or equivalent experience in commercial litigation
Desirable
  • IT Literate with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems
  • Efficient and effective administration skills
  • Communicates effectively
  • 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

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