In-house Claims Handler

About the role

Would you like to play a key role in managing marine insurance claims within an international maritime organization? Gearbulk Norway AS is seeking a structured and commercially minded in-house Claims Handler to join our Marine Insurance team.

The position plays an important role in handling marine insurance claims across Hull & Machinery (H&M) and Protection & Indemnity (P&I), ensuring timely recovery, effective defense of liabilities, and contributing to loss-prevention initiatives across our global fleet. The role also includes follow-up on insurance documentation, premiums, and related administrative processes.

What you’ll be responsible for

In this role, you will work closely with vessels, operational teams, and external stakeholders to ensure professional and efficient claims management. Your responsibilities will include:

Claims handling

Manage all aspects of claim events, from documentation and insurer coordination to claim strategies, communication, and case closure

Financial control

Oversee claim‑related financials, including cost estimates, reserves, cash flow, and insurance premium verification

Governance and reporting

Maintain policy and claims documentation, produce required reports, and support annual renewals with claims statistics

Loss prevention

Analyze claim trends, collaborate with underwriters, and provide insurance input for risk assessments

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking a structured and proactive professional with a strong interest in marine insurance and claims handling. The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Marine Engineering/Technology, Risk & Insurance, or a related field

• 1–4 years of experience in marine claims handling (shipowner, insurer/P&I club, broker, correspondent, or surveyor background)

• Solid working knowledge of H&M and P&I policy structures, General Average and salvage processes, and liability regimes

• Experience with coordinating surveys and working with international counterparties

• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken; Norwegian is a plus

• Good analytical abilities and a structured approach to documentation and reporting

Advantageous:

• Prior sea time or superintendent/technical experience

• Maritime law training

• Exposure to time-charter or COA commercial exposure

Why join Gearbulk?

Gearbulk offers a professional and international working environment where safety, quality, and operational excellence are core values. We offer:

• A role with significant responsibility and visibility across the organization.

• Opportunities for professional development within marine insurance and risk management.

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• The chance to work closely with global stakeholders in the shipping industry.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
  
• Rotation work from home / office

Location and reporting

This position is based in Bergen, Norway, and reports to the Head of Marine Insurance.

Does this sound interesting?
Please submit your CV and cover letter through our GDPR-compliant recruitment tool latest on March 15th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we encourage early submission. Applications sent via email will not be considered and will be deleted. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. All inquiries will be handled confidentially. We look forward to receiving your application!

Gearbulk is an international shipping group providing high-quality transportation services for various industrial sectors. Founded in 1968 by Kristian Gerhard Jebsen in Bergen, Norway. Gearbulk is headquartered in Switzerland and is owned by the Japanese company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL).

Gearbulk Norway AS is based in Bergen, and in 2017, Gearbulk and Grieg Star established the joint venture G2 Ocean, headquartered in Bergen, Norway. The group operates the world’s largest fleet of open hatch vessels, specifically designed and equipped to transport unitized cargoes such as forest products, steels, non-ferrous metals, and project cargoes.