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Job Summary/ Key Responsibilities: The Cargo Claims Analyst role is part of the Claims Department within the Legal Division and is responsible for processing marine cargo claims.
The position manages a portfolio of cargo claims for assigned U.S. ports, overseeing the full claims lifecycle from receipt through resolution.
This includes conducting detailed investigations, evaluating liability and damages, and ensuring timely and compliant claim handling.
The role operates with a high degree of independence while requiring close collaboration with internal departments and external stakeholders, including customers and vendors in the United States and abroad, to support accurate, efficient, and legally compliant claims resolution.
Manage and independently oversee a caseload of marine cargo claims for assigned ports.
Closely track cargo claims files throughout their development and provide status updates as required.
Conduct thorough claim investigations, including review of policies, liability assessment, damage evaluation, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Maintain detailed, accurate, and well-organized claim records to ensure the most current information is readily available for internal review.
Monitor claims files for unusual circumstances or risk factors requiring escalation within the company.
Track, enforce, and issue notices for strict contractual and legal deadlines.
Engage and communicate effectively with customers, vendors, colleagues, and counterparties both domestically and internationally to maintain consistent information flow.
Pursue collections and recovery efforts against third parties when applicable.
Analyze complex fact patterns and distill them into clear, concise written summaries.
Coordinate with internal departments to ensure adherence to internal procedures, documentation standards, and compliance requirements.
Presence required on‑site 5 days per week Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
with work involving maintaining complex records in an organized fashion.
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The Cargo Claims Analyst role is part of the Claims Department within the Legal Division and is responsible for processing marine cargo claims.
The position manages a portfolio of cargo claims for assigned U.S. ports, overseeing the full claims lifecycle from receipt through resolution.
This includes conducting detailed investigations, evaluating liability and damages, and ensuring timely and compliant claim handling.
The role operates with a high degree of independence while requiring close collaboration with internal departments and external stakeholders, including customers and vendors in the United States and abroad, to support accurate, efficient, and legally compliant claims resolution.
This role requires working on-site in the office for five days a week, from Monday to Friday.
There is no option for fully remote or hybrid work in this role, unless required off-site duties are being performed.
You will also have access to additional benefits, effective day one :
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at US038-Humanresourcesusa@msc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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