Claims Executive/Senior Claims Executive, NY

We are looking for a Claims Executive /Senior Claims Executive to join our Americas team.

Providing a first-class claims service is central to what we do.

You will have a high degree of autonomy and will work closely with our members and clients, together with very competent colleagues across our global offices.

There is a strong focus at Gard on cross-functional and cross-team collaboration and Claims handlers will work together with underwriting in marketing Gard’s capabilities in the Americas market, and some traveling will be expected.

We are looking for a candidate who thrives in a collaborative environment and demonstrates a strong team-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate will actively contribute to team goals, communicate openly, and foster positive working relationships across departments.

Key responsibilities:

• Professional handling of a wide range of P&I Claims with a strong focus on service and Member satisfaction.

• Provide advice to Members on P&I covers, claims handling, and loss prevention.

• Prepare reports and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.

• Close cooperation with colleagues within claims globally and the underwriters of the Members’ portfolios.

• Participation in Member meetings, presentations, seminars and market events, as well as industry discussions where appropriate.

• Mentoring and training colleagues to increase their P&I claims handling capability.

The successful candidate will be expected to handle a busy case load while managing client and broker relationships and working closely with a team of experienced and highly engaged colleagues based in New York, London, and Gard’s other global offices.

Who are you:

• A law degree with substantial experience in Maritime Law.

• Extensive working experience of at least five (5) years and a proven track record in handling different types of maritime liability and property claims.

• Knowledge of USCG procedures, casualty response, and investigations.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with both colleagues and clients.

• You can structure and organize tasks and work independently, yet you can still perform in and contribute to a team-oriented environment, both locally and globally.

• An ability to digest information from various sources and draw conclusions on patterns and level of significance should come naturally.

• Motivation to learn as well as to share knowledge.

• Excellent communication skills, with written and spoken English being required.