Company: Rockledge East Africa Limited
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Full Time
Apply Before: 2026-07-27
Job Description
Job Duties:
Manage claim files from initial notification through to closure, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Develop and implement strategies to improve claims handling efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Understand the assigned job together with any other requirements as requested by the client and guided by internal work instructions.
Establishing contacts with Insured/insurers/consignee and brokers to achieve prompt survey attendance/site visits and timely conclusion of claims.
Organize and oversee joint surveys to ensure accuracy, thoroughness and timely completion of on-site investigations and damage surveys for claims
Lead, train, and mentor a team of cargo surveyors, ensuring high performance and adherence to company standards.
Conduct thorough assessments, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and determine coverage and liable party.
Coordinate claim surveys for clients in collaboration with our regional network of seasoned surveyors
Providing reports to clients in standard format and in accordance with corporate quality programs, policies and procedures within agreed timescales.
Interpret policy wordings and applicable maritime laws, the facts of loss in conjunction with field surveyors’ feedback in order to establish best claims handling approach and make sound coverage decisions
Use sound communication skills to successfully negotiate recoveries with third parties whilst maintaining accurate account of salvage activity
Develop individual performance metrics and drive commitment to and maintenance of outstanding performance.
Actively contribute towards achievement of company business objectives.
Always comply to applicable safety rules and operational procedures
Network, identify, explore and facilitate opportunities for business growth
Job Requirement:
Minimum of a Degree in any technical field with three 3 years progressive experience preferable in either Engineering, Claims Handling, Logistics, Insurance as well Marine Cargo Inspection.
Thorough, observant and attentive to detail.
Methodical, with an investigative approach to gathering information.
Excellent communicators, both verbally and in writing with good command of English
Good time managers, negotiators, tactful, assertive and persuasive
Able to develop strong relationships both internally and externally is imperative
How to Apply
Rockledge East Africa Limited offers a culture where motivated customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfilment and reach their highest potential. Interested applicants may submit their cover letter, updated CVs to careers@rockledgeafrica.com clearly indicating the job title on the subject line. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
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Source: MyJobMag