Senior Claims Executive - Gravitas Recruitment Group

Senior Claims Executive

An established specialist insurer is seeking an experienced Senior Claims Executive to deliver a high-quality claims and advisory service across the ports, terminals, transport and logistics sectors.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage complex claims within agreed authority levels, ensuring compliance with internal procedures.


• Provide technical guidance and strategic advice to members, brokers and internal stakeholders.


• Oversee key client accounts and escalate significant claims issues when required.


• Support business retention, new business development and wider underwriting activity.


• Deliver training and mentor junior colleagues.


• Contribute to loss-prevention initiatives and represent the business at client meetings and industry events.

Candidate requirements:

• Qualified lawyer or law degree holder; legal practice experience is highly desirable.


• Strong litigation experience, ideally representing or defending insurers in complex disputes.


• Significant claims-handling experience across marine, ports, terminals, transport or logistics.


• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.


• Commercial, analytical and solutions-focused approach.


• Awareness of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.


• Willingness to travel for client, broker and supplier meetings.