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Job Location:

Ipswich - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 September 2026 (7 days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us

MSC is a privately owned global shipping company founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the worlds leading container shipping lines with headquarters in Geneva Switzerland MSC operates in over 675 offices across more than 155 countries worldwide with over 200000 MSC Group employees. With access to an integrated network of road rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge.

MSC is a world leader in global container shipping and a company offering global service with local knowledge. MSC also provides integrated network of road rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe.

Job Description:

Marine Claims Manager

Full time permanent

The successful candidate will undertake to manage the workload and performance of the marine claims team including FCM team and identify their training needs. The Manager will oversee and handle a range of marine claims from beginning to end and will liaise with Head Office other agents internal departments lawyers recovery agents customers and insurers . All claims to be handled as per our Principals guidance and direct instructions.

How you will help us and what you can expect

  • Manage & direct the workload and performance of the Marine Claim Handlers & work with FCM Team Supervisor to ensure that all claims are handled correctly and in good time
  • Identify the training needs of the team and how to deliver this training
  • To handle marine claims including cargo container vessel personal injury payment devan / revan and recoveries from beginning to end. (Though much of this will be delegated to the team the manger also needs to ensure that they also handle claims especially with the larger & more complicated claims including reefers. These major issues will include collision claims stack collapse on vessels port incidents and the manager may need to take a lead role in these instances locally
  • To ensure all marine claims are accurately completed in various the various UK & GVA systems and appropriate spreadsheets
  • To liaise with Head Office other MSC agents other UK departments customer claimants and insurers
  • To recover liability amounts from third parties whenever possible
  • To communicate and explain claims issues to other members of staff the claims team and customers
  • To review procedures and ensure the workflow follows the administrative processes as dictated by MSC Geneva and Internal Quality procedures. To ensure all procedures policies etc are entered and updated in The Anchor & Igrafx as received or changed
  • To consistently improve year-on -year UK departments position within MSC Genevas Agency (Claims) internal appraisal document

Qualifications and Experience:

Skills and experience youll bring to us

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Passion for people and developing performing teams to build strong talent pipeline within team for future at all levels
  • Ensure that all the priorities are understood by our people so they are translated into clear focused and purposeful individual and collective action
  • Ability to prioritise own & teams workloads
  • Ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure
  • Previous experience of marine / cargo related claims at least two years active handling
  • Previous supervisory/management experience preferred - At least two years
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft packages essential including Word and Excel
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to develop and maximise the skills knowledge and productivity of the team
  • Flexible attitude and approach to the needs of the team & department
  • Working towards or already passed Professional Marine Qualifications and / or industry training.
  • Knowledge of shipping a positive advantage especially Bills of Lading incoterms and inter-relation between various parties in the logistics supply chain

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Private Health Care for everyone from day 1 (non contractual)
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Life Assurance 4x salary
  • 25 days a day to take on Christmas Eve or New Years Eve
  • Free parking (within walking distance from the office)
  • On-site artisan restaurant
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Flu vaccines and eye care vouchers
  • Buy or sell holiday scheme
  • Christmas club saving
  • MSC Cruises friends and family discount
  • Full induction day and training provided
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Dress for the day policy/modern office environment

Application Eligibility

This position is open to external candidates. MSC employees who are interested in this opportunity must refer to the Internal Global Job Board and may apply only if the same position is listed there. Please note that this role may or may not be available internally for application.

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