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Leong Jia Wei
(Reg No: R25157456)
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Key Responsibilities
Insurance Claims Management
- Oversee the complete claims process for Hull & Machinery, Protection & Indemnity (P&I), Cargo, Liability, and Crew Injury/Work Injury Compensation claims.
- Evaluate the validity of claims by examining contracts, charter parties, incident reports, medical/legal records, and insurance policies.
- Ensure claims are promptly reported and submitted to insurers, brokers, and P&I Clubs in line with applicable policy requirements.
- Coordinate with surveyors, adjusters, and external legal counsel for claim assessments and negotiations.
- Monitor claim developments and follow up on recoveries to secure fair and timely settlements.
Legal & Compliance Support
- Support the review of insurance clauses contained in contracts, charter parties, and agreements.
- Prepare, review, and maintain correspondence, settlement agreements, and legal notices related to claims.
- Ensure adherence to international maritime conventions (MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL), flag state requirements, and applicable local legislation.
- Provide legal opinions and assess potential risks associated with claims.
- Assist with litigation or arbitration proceedings involving marine insurance disputes when necessary.
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
- Serve as the main point of contact for 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.
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