Casualty and Major Claims

Would you like to be part of Skuld's Casualty and Major claims team?

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated professional with a particular affinity for strategic and operational support in large and complex casualties and major claims. The vacancy will fill a role within Skuld's Casualty and Major Claims team. The candidate should ideally be based in Oslo or London and will report to the Global Head of Casualty and Major Claims.

Skuld's Casualty & Major Claims team is a specialized, dedicated unit responsible for providing strategic, legal, and technical support to all Skuld Business Units globally in managing large and complex casualties and major claims. The team is integral to Skuld's Casualty Response Plan and Major Claims Management frameworks, which are designed to provide structured, proactive, and solution-oriented approaches to casualty response and major claims management.

The position offers a unique opportunity to specialise in management of large and complex casualties and major claims, contributing to Skuld's reputation as a world-leading marine insurer. In this role you will be part of a world leading marine insurance provider where service and competence is key. In Skuld, we believe in teamwork, sharing knowledge and supporting our customers. Serving the marine community can be challenging, but also very rewarding. Our purpose statement 'Safeguarding our maritime community today and for generations to come' underlines our role in society and our commitment to customers, the global ocean industries and sustainable development.

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Main responsibilities :

Casualty Response

Assist and support Skuld's Business Units in response and management of casualties with a particular focus towards salvage, wreck removal, environmental and large property claims.

Major Claims

Assist and support Skuld's Business Units on large and complex cases with high financial exposure.

Processes, Tools and Resources

Help develop processes, tools and resources to support Skuld offices globally in handling casualties and major claims.

Competence Development

Enhance competence development and training in casualty handling within all Skuld Business Units.

Marketing

Represent Skuld at external conferences / seminars and present relevant topics concerning casualty handling and management. Prepare and arrange requested workshops with stakeholders) on casualty preparedness and management and participate in internal / external drills.

Projects

Contribute and participate in other projects that fall within the responsibility of the Claims Management Team.

Qualifications and qualities

• Higher education and minimum 10 years of relevant work experience from either :

a) legal work involving casualty handling; and / or

Why Skuld

If you want to be part of the maritime community and a highly international environment, Skuld is the perfect place to be. In Skuld you will be close to the business, have hands on responsibilities and excellent possibilities for both personal and professional development. We focus on service and quality in everything we do and constantly develop our business to meet the future needs of shipowners, the offshore and energy sector, charterers and traders, and the superyacht community.

We offer competitive benefits, a social workplace and inspiring leaders in a team-oriented organisation of more than 350 highly skilled and engaged employees. We are proud to have a high focus on a sound work-life balance, empowerment, flexibility and trust. Together we build an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, nationality, race, or other personal factors.

Are you ready to join the Skuld team? We review applications continuously, so feel free to submit your application today and no later than 30 September.

Instead of a cover letter, we invite you to answer a few specific questions that help us better understand your background and motivation for applying.

For further details, please contact Global Head of Casualty and Major Claims : Andreas Øgrey (andreas.ogrey at skuld.com)

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