We are looking for a person with a Marine Engineering background who is interested to work in the field of Marine Insurance and eager to develop and specialise within the area of Hull & Machinery and P&I Insurance.

Our operation is divided into four  teams, located in Gothenburg, Piraeus, Hong Kong and Oslo. As a Claims Executive you will belong to the team in Piraeus. Each team is responsible for members within a certain geographical area and has all necessary resources to deliver high quality services in relation to all classes of insurance offered by the Club. As a member of our staff you will experience an international and stimulating business environment. Ships trading on a worldwide basis continuously face new situations, and a changing legal environment puts increasing demands on insurance. As a result, we need to offer a service characterised by high skills and a professional approach. Our core values Proactive, Committed and Reliable are important guiding stars in our daily work.

Work description
Independently handle claims and technical matters in relation to Hull & Machinery and P&I insurance including risk assessment.
•  Claims handling
•  Technical advice in connection with damage and insurance related matters
•  Yard selection, location of spare parts, repair specifications, negotiations and evaluation of repair costs
•  Prepare or review survey reports
•  Technical rating of vessels
•  Risk assessment of prospective members and vessels
•  Ship surveys
•  Monitor and follow up technical standard and safety management aspects of vessels
•  Loss Prevention work

The job includes travelling and interaction with shipowners, ship managers, lawyers, Club correspondents, surveyors, ship yards, classification societies, maritime authorities and other insurance companies.

Place of work
The place of work is our office in Piraeus and the employment is on local terms.

Qualifications
Your educational background is in Marine Engineering and it is an advantage if you have seagoing experience in the role as First or Chief Engineer. You may also have a background as a Superintendent or Technical Manager. Experience from dealing with insurance claims is an advantage.

You have to be fluent in English, written and spoken.

You need to have the ability to understand legal documents and explain complicated matters both verbally and in writing. A sense of good order and structure is important and so is a consistent approach. The job also requires an extrovert and outgoing attitude. Much of the job is carried out on a team basis and you need good social and cultural skills.

Additional information
Applications together with CV should be sent to us by 2011-11-18 and be addressed to: dimitra.ilia@swedishclub.com  

The Swedish Club is a leading marine mutual insurer, headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden, with offices in Hong Kong, Oslo, Piraeus, and Tokyo. The company was established in 1872 and today we employ about 95 staff members. We offer P&I, FD&D, Hull & Machinery, War risk, Loss of Hire and various ancillary covers for selected clients within the marine and offshore energy segments. The Club is a member of the International Group of P&I Clubs.