About the Role
We are seeking two highly motivated university graduates to begin a career in claims within the marine insurance sector. As a mutual P&I Club, we insure shipowners and charterers worldwide. You will handle a wide range of claims, provide legal and strategic support, and participate in complex litigation and arbitration. Service is central to our operations, and you will play an integral role in fostering relationships between the Club and our Members. The role involves rotating through London-based claims teams, Underwriting, Loss Prevention, Reinsurance, and Finance departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of P&I insurance. As part of your training, you will complete P&IQ Modules 1 and 2, with ongoing learning and development opportunities throughout the 18-month programme.
Responsibilities
- Handling a wide range of claims for Members.
- Providing legal and strategic support.
- Participating in and directing complex litigation and arbitration.
- Promoting and sustaining relationships between the Club and its Members.
- Rotating through claims teams, Underwriting, Loss Prevention, Reinsurance, and Finance departments.
- Completing P&IQ Modules 1 and 2.
- Engaging in learning and development opportunities.
Requirements
- Strong academic record.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Genuine interest in developing a career in insurance and shipping.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a discipline demonstrating the ability to communicate complex ideas concisely (e.g., law, history, English, Classics, modern languages).
- Eagerness to learn.
- Strong work ethic.
- Drive to develop skills for a successful career.
- Clear communication.
- Eye for detail.
- Enjoyment of collaborative problem-solving.
Skills
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Legal support
- Strategic support
- Claims handling
- Litigation
- Arbitration
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid working
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Graduate
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Benefits
- Competitive hybrid working policy
- Free educational access to the Protection & Indemnity Qualification
- Private healthcare
- Competitive health subsidy
- Access to wellbeing and savings programme
About the Company
- Steamship Mutual is a leading Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance provider with a global workforce of 250 employees.
- Head office is based near Liverpool Street station in London.
- Offices in Bermuda, Brazil, Cyprus, Greece, Hong Kong, New York, Japan and Singapore.
- Company Values: Mutuality, Integrity, Safety and Sustainability, Transparency, Excellence, Collaborative.
- Committed to providing a great service to all members.
- People-centred culture that provides mutual respect and support for all staff.
Equal Opportunity
- Steamship Insurance Management Services Ltd is committed to providing a great service to all our members. We pride ourselves on offering a people-centred culture that provides mutual respect and support for all our staff, and we welcome and encourage you to apply
