For our client, a logistics company based in Geneva, we are searching for a:
Claims Legal Counsel As Claims Counsel, you will:
Loss prevention: Identify where the origin of the loss is, inform concerned party in order problem can be rectified.
Handle cargo claims.
Investigate incidents to assess liabilities and extent of damage.
Negotiate claim settlements with customers, terminals, vessel owners, etc.
Manage cargo-related incidents with a view to mitigate losses and save costs.
Report to management and offer solutions to re-occurring issues (loss prevention).
Support claim manager with loss prevention based on analysis of incidents.
Provide legal assistance (by seeking support from a lawyer) and advice to our agency network when the case requires.
Appoint suitable experts and lawyers.
Liaise with our insurers.
Initiate and follow up recovery of sums of money from liable third parties.
Revise survey format where required.
Generally, assist the manager in respect of various tasks/comply with various tasks assigned by the manager.
Create a line of communication with other departments.
Experience: Claims experience in the legal/marine insurance background.
Ability to work autonomously.
Sense of responsibility.
Self-motivation.
Proven ability to work in a team environment.
Language Skills – very good knowledge of spoken and written English.
Good knowledge of Microsoft applications (specifically Excel).
Contract Details: Based in Geneva.
Full Time.
EU citizenship or valid Swiss work permit.
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