Claims/Insurance and Legal Manager at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

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Claims/Insurance and Legal Manager at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

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Posted: Apr 30, 2026

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Launched in Israel in 1945, ZIM (NYSE:ZIM) became a pioneer in container shipping in the early 1970s, and has established itself as a leading global, asset-light container liner shipping company. We provide customers with innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services, covering the worlds major trade routes and focusing on select markets where ...

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Claims/Insurance and Legal Manager

Job Type Full Time

Qualification BA/BSc/HND

Experience 8 - 10 years

Location Lagos

Job Field Legal & Regulatory  

About the job

The Claims/Insurance and Legal Manager will oversee the claims and insurance department within the and ensure that all claims are processed accurately and timely while also providing satisfactory customer service.

Main Task

Accountable for and oversees all claims, unclaimed cargo, and insurance matters

Responsible for claims processing, negotiating settlements, verifying insurance coverage, and reviewing insurance cases.

Ensure claims handling protocols are followed up appropriately and ensure claims, unclaimed and insurance work are done timely

Update all claims and insurance documents and create file for each client claim

Ensure all third-party claims are fully recovered on damage to our containers, ships, or clients’ cargo

Notify ZIMINS & GSLINS of any new development concerning damage to cargo/ship/containers and ensure all claims are forwarded to ZIMINS & GSLINS for investigation and directives

Attend and appear in court to all court cases on behalf of ZIM/GSL/LANSAL

Update and reporting legal cases quarterly to HO Legal department

Arrange joint inspection on cargo damage, damage to ship and damage to containers and company properties

Invite third party for joint inspection when any discrepancies or damages is traced to them both on board the vessel, cargo, and container, to hold them liable as well for any claim that may arise. E.g., Terminals, Transporters etc

Update and reporting legal cases quarterly to Head Office Legal department and Liaise with our company lawyer on all legal matters

Organize and plan daily activities including meetings, follow-up calls and appointment

Attend any issue concerning Company’s Insurance policies, local and international. (The international is for Error and Omission Insurance Policy).

To respond to various cases from other department about our clients, by carrying out investigation and respond to the clients and various authorities accordingly

Attend to various invite from government parastatals e.g. POLICE, EFCC, CUSTOMS and others

Issue letters for payment and returns of unreturned empties, hijacked containers (OICF & OCLE).

To inform the Insurer within 72 hours in case of any accident, theft or damage to the company’s vehicles and properties and any addition or deletion of any item to the policy

To see that all company properties and assets are insured against uncertainty

Constantly communicate with Africa countries on claims

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Law and qualified to practice in Nigeria (L.L.B. and B.L)

Between 8-10 years prior experience in similar capacity

Strong relationship management, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good command of written and spoken in English

High level of proficiency in Microsoft office, including Excel, Word, Power Point, Web-based and email programs

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