Head of Marine

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Insurance
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SKILLS

Loss Adjusting Marine Claims Marine Cargo Hull Claims Liability Claims London Insurance Market Business Development

FULL DESCRIPTION

The Head of Marine in London is responsible for conducting and supervising marine cargo, hull and liability claims generated from the London market. They will also coordinate work between existing clients and help develop a Business Development strategy to grow the Marine division.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implementing and developing [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] best practice.
  • Reviewing survey and claim requirements, client requirements and preparing project plans.
  • Assessing and evaluating marine cargo, hull and liability claims.
  • With the support of the marketing team coordinating all marine marketing requirements.
  • Following up on speaking or sponsorship opportunities at global Marine seminars to increase the market awareness of [Employer hidden]’s marine capabilities.
  • Following up on leads from existing clients and developing client relationships.
  • Identifying new clients / leads to develop the global marine client list.
  • Driving the generation of new work by arranging marketing trips and meetings with Insurers, Brokers and Claims Settling Agents.
  • Creating and maintaining daily, weekly and monthly reports as required.
  • Reviewing team performance on an ongoing basis and addressing resourcing or performance issues where necessary.
  • Ensuring all marine personnel are provided with the necessary academic literature or key resources in order to be successful and develop in their roles.
  • Capturing and compiling market information and circulating amongst global marine teams.
  • Addressing any issues on behalf of the local marine team.
  • Ensuring that the local offices remain connected with the London market.

Skills / Experience / Requirements

  • Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK without restrictions.
  • Ideal applicants will have:
  • Loss Adjusting and Survey experience / qualifications.
  • Strong knowledge, background and education in all the classes of marine claims.
  • Technical experience working on marine claims or in the marine industry.
  • Familiarity with the London insurance market.
  • Experience of leading meetings and discussing claims with senior personnel (ideally from the insurance industry).

What you will receive in return:

  • Competitive salary with annual review and discretionary bonus.
  • Ongoing development and training.
  • Growing business resulting in genuine future progression opportunities.
  • Great employee benefits including health insurance following probation.
  • Challenging, fast paced but rewarding and friendly environment to work in.
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