Key Responsibilities
Insurance Claims Management
Manage the end-to-end claims process for Hull & Machinery, Protection & Indemnity (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.
Legal & Compliance Support
Assist in reviewing insurance clauses in contracts, charter parties, and agreements.
Draft, review, and maintain claim-related correspondence, settlement agreements, and legal notices.
Ensure compliance with international maritime conventions (MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL), flag state regulations, and local laws.
Provide legal opinions and risk assessments on claim exposures.
Support litigation or arbitration cases relating to marine insurance disputes when required.
Risk & Policy Support
Provide claims analysis and legal input during annual insurance renewals.
Identify contractual and operational risks from a legal and insurance perspective.
Advise internal stakeholders (Operations, Crewing, Technical, Finance) on claim procedures and risk mitigation.
Contribute to loss prevention initiatives by highlighting recurring legal/claims issues.
Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
Prepare claim status reports, trend analyses, and legal updates for management
Act as the primary liaison with external parties including insurers, brokers, correspondents, and P&I Clubs.
Provide training and guidance to operations and vessel staff on incident reporting and insurance requirements.
Requirements
2–4 years of relevant experience in marine insurance claims, shipping law, or maritime legal practice.
Knowledge of marine insurance (Hull & Machinery, P&I, Cargo, Crew, Liability) and maritime conventions.
Formal legal qualifications desirable
Strong legal drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
Familiarity with charter parties, carriage of goods, and shipping contracts.
Excellent communication skills to engage with international stakeholders.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with claims or case management systems preferred.
Maju Maritime Pte Ltd was established in 1991 under a joint venture between
Keppel Shipyard Investments Pte Ltd
, which is a part of Keppel Offshore & Marine under the umbrella of Keppel Corp and
SMIT Singapore Pte Ltd
which is part of Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (“Boskalis”).
In 2002, Rimorchiatori Mediterranei, the mediterrenan harbour towage leader bought the 100% of the KST Maritime Pte Ltd and became the first European operator in the Far East.
The Group boasts a fleet of more than 160 vessels worldwide, majority of which are the highly manoeuvrable Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) Harbour tugs.
In the Far East, there are operations in both Singapore and Malaysia.
As for the other regions, there are business and operations in Italy, Malta, Greece, Norway and Columbia.