Marine Cargo Claims Manager (Marine Cargo / Freight Liability / Legal)

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

Location: UK (Hybrid / Remote with required on-site handover)

Start: ASAP for full handover period

Our client, a long-established global logistics and shipping organisation, is seeking an experienced Marine Cargo Claims Manager to take over the leadership of their Group Central Claims function. The incoming candidate will benefit from a substantial handover period, dependant on your notice period.

Due to the complexity of the work, the role would ideally suit someone currently working within London insurance/claims markets or Manchester's established marine cargo hub. Remote working can be considered; however, the successful candidate must be able to work hybrid or fully on-site during the handover period, which may last a number of months.

The Role

The Marine Cargo Claims Manager will oversee a global claims operation covering freight liability, marine cargo, logistics claims, and associated legal matters. Responsibilities include:

• Managing the Group Claims department and supporting global offices.
• Handling freight liability and marine cargo claims from first notification through to settlement, including recoveries.
• Liaising with insurers, surveyors, legal teams, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Advising on contract drafting, risk assessment and cargo acceptance policies.
• Leading training across group offices on relevant legal, insurance and claims topics.
• Compiling workflow, renewal and performance reports.
• Contributing to systems development and continuous improvement.
• Managing the Group Freight Liability insurance policy.
• Reporting at Board and Director level.

Required Experience

The successful Marine Cargo Claims Manager must demonstrate:

• Strong experience in marine cargo and freight transport liability claims.
• Deep understanding of the legal frameworks governing international transport, including CMR, Hague/Hague-Visby, Warsaw/Montreal Conventions, BIFA, FIATA, COGSA, UKWA and Incoterms.
• Experience with insurance law (Marine Insurance Act, Insurance Act 2015, etc.) and policy interpretation.
• Ability to manage complex, high-value global claims.
• Proven managerial capability and confidence when reporting at senior and Board level.
• High competency with Microsoft 365.
• Experience issuing Bills of Lading, AWBs, Letters of Credit and other cargo documentation is highly desirable.
• ACII qualification and/or a Law degree would be advantageous.

This role will not suit someone from hull, machinery or non-cargo marine insurance backgrounds.

Why This Role?

• Global exposure with a respected international shipping group.
• Opportunity to step into a senior leadership position with full support during handover.
• Strategic responsibility, reporting directly to senior directors.
• Rare opening due to planned retirement.

How to Apply:

To discuss this role in confidence, please contact Red Recruit Global.

Early applications are encouraged due to the required handover timeline.

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