We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Claims Executive, FD&D and P&I to join our Claims team in Athens.
The successful candidate will work in an international and stimulating environment, handling a varied portfolio of marine insurance claims and disputes and providing practical, commercial and legally sound advice to the Club’s members. The role requires a strong commitment to high-quality member service and an ability to manage complex matters proactively, reliably and efficiently.
As a Senior Claims Executive you will belong to a team of professional claims handlers with expertise in all areas of P&I and marine insurance. Examples of work tasks:
· Independently handle a broad range of FD&D disputes, including disputes arising under time and voyage charterparties, bills of lading, and other maritime contracts.
· Draft legal advices, legal correspondence, settlement proposals and instructions to external lawyers and experts.
· Handle P&I claims across a range of areas, including cargo, personal injury, pollution, casualties and third-party liabilities.
· Provide timely and practical legal and insurance advice to members on claims, contractual disputes, cover and loss-prevention considerations.
· Review and assess reports and advice received from correspondents, surveyors, consultants and external lawyers.
· Conduct negotiations with opponents, insurers, lawyers and other third parties.
· Assist members in developing an appropriate legal and commercial strategy for complex or sensitive matters.
· Monitor claims developments, costs and financial exposure and ensure accurate internal reporting.
· Contribute to the development of the Club’s P&I and FD&D portfolio and its relationships with members, brokers and business partners.
· Prepare articles, case updates and other material for the Club’s publications.
· Participate in and organise seminars, training sessions and member events.
· Travel when required to attend investigations, casualties, legal proceedings and meetings with members, brokers or other business partners.
The place of work is our office in Delta Falirou, Athens. The employment starts as soon as possible and is intended to be of a permanent nature.
You are preferably a qualified solicitor in England & Wales and/or in Greece. You have 5-7 years’ experience from practising maritime law with a law firm, shipping company or a P&I Club. Experience from a shipping company is also relevant.
You also need:
· good knowledge of time and voyage charterparties and related disputes
· good negotiation and communication skills
· motivation to support the continued development of the Club’s claims service and presence in the Greek shipping market.
· Exercise sound judgement and remains calm and effective when dealing with urgent or high-value claims.
Communicate clearly and confidently with members, colleagues and external advisers
· cultural and social skills
We are looking for an open and service-minded person, with the ability to analyse the fine print without losing sight of the bigger picture and the Member’s needs, a proactive approach and work style is required, as is commitment, responsibility, and reliability
Time for applying expires on 07 October 2026
Please attach exam certificates and CV. We are reviewing applications and interviewing continuously.
For further information please see www.swedishclub.com or feel free to contact Head of Claims, P&I and FD&D Harris Papaspyropoulos Harris.Papaspyropoulos@swedishclub.com or Chief People Officer, Britta Patriksson Britta.Patriksson@swedishclub.com
The Swedish Club is a leading marine mutual insurer with its head office in Gothenburg, Sweden, and branch offices in some of the world's strategic shipping centres; Oslo, London, Athens, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
The Swedish Club is a mutual, a non-profit-making organisation. Established in 1872, the Club is owned and self-managed and under the direct control of its members. All strategic decisions are taken by a Board of Directors drawn from the members.
Our members make up an international community of front-ranking shipowners who believe that quality comes first.
Every member has met our demanding conditions of entry. These standards cannot be met without total commitment to quality. In return, we provide insurance services of the highest quality; our members' premiums do not subsidise owners operating to lesser standards.
Mutuality means that the Club's interests are identical to the interests of the members. Our mutual aims include the safe and pollution-free operation of vessels.
Naturally, given the nature of shipping, it is impossible to eradicate all accidents. That is why we place such emphasis on service excellence in casualty situations. Our priority is to help the member solve the problem as quickly as possible, ensuring the vessel's swift return to trade.
