The Swedish Club is a leading marine mutual insurer with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, and with offices in Hong Kong, London, Oslo, Athens, Singapore and Tokyo. The Swedish Club was established in 1872, and we currently employ about 125 people. We offer P&I, FD&D, Marine & Energy, and various ancillary covers for selected clients. The Club is a member of the International Group of P&I Clubs.

We currently have an opening for a claims executive in one of the finest teams, which you will be encouraged to develop and specialise in. If you have the right mindset and experience in crewing/people claims, you could be the new colleague we are looking for. We look forward to applications from people with a crew management background as well as people claims/insurance backgrounds.

Claims Executive / Senior Claims Executive with focus on People/Crew Claims, P&I – Team Sweden

Our team in Gothenburg is responsible for the Club’s business in Europe. As a member of The Swedish Club staff, we can promise you an international and stimulating business setting. We offer a service to clients and business partners characterised by skill and a professional approach. Proactive, Committed and Reliable core valuesare important guiding stars in our daily work.

Work Description

We are looking to recruit a new colleague who is eager to grow in the area of people claims. In this role, you will be responsible for handling P&I claims and providing advice to our members in various insurance-related matters. The work tasks include:

• Registration, investigation, and evaluation of P&I claims, with a focus on people claims
• Reviewing incoming reports by surveyors, consultants and lawyers
• Claims negotiations with opponents and third parties
• Assisting members with advice in insurance-related matters and the scope of coverage
• Assisting in reporting to Reinsurers/Board of Directors
• Participating in and organizing seminars
• Travelling to attend investigations and legal proceedings or to assist and meet with members
• Representing the Club’s interest in various forums
  
  

Qualifications
We are looking to recruit a candidate with at least three years of experience in marine claims handling and/or crew management. Experience from a P&I Club would be considered highly relevant. People claims handling experience is a must.

The working language is English. As the position involves daily contact with clients, brokers and colleagues in several countries, it is vital that you can express yourself accurately in English, both verbally and in writing, and have excellent communication skills. Travelling to visit members and brokers or travelling in connection with claims/casualties can be expected.

You also need the following:

• Good negotiation skills
• Cultural and social skills
• A solution and result-oriented mindset
• Motivation to develop and grow with the Club

We are looking for an open and service-minded person who can analyse the fine print without losing sight of the bigger picture and the member’s needs. A proactive approach and work style are required, as are commitment, responsibility, and reliability.

Team description

You will join a team of experienced colleagues with various backgrounds where cooperation and knowledge sharing are paramount. We offer an open and supportive environment where you can develop your skills and become an essential part of the company.

Place of work and period of employment

The successful candidate will join our team in Gothenburg. The place of work is our office in Gothenburg. The employment starts as soon as possible and is to be of a permanent nature. Applications will be reviewed continuously.

Applications, together with the CV, should be sent to us by no later than 6 July 2023.

For further information, please see www.swedishclub.com or feel free to contact:

Victor Johansson, Head of Claims – P&I and FD&D Team Gothenburg, +46 31 638 454 or

Britta Patriksson, HR Director +46 31 638 483.