Claims Executive/Senior Claims Executive, NY

Gard • New York, NY

16h • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Claims Executive /Senior Claims Executive to join our Americas team. Providing a first-class claims service is central to what we do. You will have a high degree of autonomy and will work closely with our members and clients, together with very competent colleagues across our global offices. There is a strong focus at Gard on cross-functional and cross-team collaboration and Claims handlers will work together with underwriting in marketing Gard’s capabilities in the Americas market, and some traveling will be expected. We are looking for a candidate who thrives in a collaborative environment and demonstrates a strong team-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate will actively contribute to team goals, communicate openly, and foster positive working relationships across departments.

Requirements

• A law degree with substantial experience in Maritime Law.
• Extensive working experience of at least five (5) years and a proven track record in handling different types of maritime liability and property claims.
• Knowledge of USCG procedures, casualty response, and investigations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with both colleagues and clients.
• You can structure and organize tasks and work independently, yet you can still perform in and contribute to a team-oriented environment, both locally and globally.
• An ability to digest information from various sources and draw conclusions on patterns and level of significance should come naturally.
• Motivation to learn as well as to share knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills, with written and spoken English being required.

Responsibilities

• Professional handling of a wide range of P&I Claims with a strong focus on service and Member satisfaction.
• Provide advice to Members on P&I covers, claims handling, and loss prevention.
• Prepare reports and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Close cooperation with colleagues within claims globally and the underwriters of the Members’ portfolios.
• Participation in Member meetings, presentations, seminars and market events, as well as industry discussions where appropriate.
• Mentoring and training colleagues to increase their P&I claims handling capability.
• The successful candidate will be expected to handle a busy case load while managing client and broker relationships and working closely with a team of experienced and highly engaged colleagues based in New York, London, and Gard’s other global offices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed