As an Insurance professional at Kuehne+Nagel, your job is to help individuals and companies manage and mitigate risks associated with their supply chain. At the same time, your work helps create memorable experiences for people around the world. For example, your expertise empowers our teams to master the transportation and storage of fine wines so that couples and friends can enjoy dates and celebrations. Insurance work at Kuehne+Nagel contributes to more than we imagine.
We are seeking a professional to manage the Istanbul Claims Center for the Middle East, Egypt, and Turkey region. This role is responsible for overseeing the entire claims process and ensuring effective handling of logistics liability claims from external parties, including the recovery of costs from subcontractors.
- Professionally handle logistics liability claims: Maintain and implement the claims handling procedures in line with the Global Standard and expectations of the Kuehne+Nagel Group.
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Oversee the entire claims process from filing to resolution.
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Investigate and analyse claims to determine liability and appropriate compensation.
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Handling, Analysis, legal assessment of logistics liability claims: Claims Handling through use of a broad spectrum of transportation knowledge such as Maritime law, Warehouseman’s Legal Liability,Freight Forwarding, Airfreight Liability and Road Logistics.
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Accurately manage the financial and administrative aspects of liability claims in the claim management system, including effective e-filing, setting up reserves, claim negotiation, settlements, and recoveries.
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Providing transparency in claim data and reporting statistics by maintaining impeccable claim data through the proprietary e-claims system and preparing and discussing reports with national management on a monthly or quarterly basis.
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Actively investigate, analyse, and pursue recoveries against third parties.
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Communicate with customers, carriers and cargo surveyors to resolve claims efficiently
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Conducting effective trainings on claims handling, procedures and prevention measures and implementation of standardized processes
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Provide day-to-day support to internal customers and their staff on claim-related matters.
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Educate and make recommendations based on insurance policies while highlighting the importance of cargo insurance solutions in respect of risk transfer.
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Manage litigation; instruct lawyers, monitor the progress of litigated claims, report adequately to stakeholders, and attend mediations.
What we would like you to bring
- Graduated from universities in relevant fields.
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Demonstrate strong communication skills, a positive attitude, excellent organizational abilities, and a commitment to building a high‑performing team.
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Motivate and lead a team of claims specialists, strengthening and developing their professional knowledge to meet Kuehne+Nagel Group’s global standards.
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Ensure the team consistently meets performance targets and maintains high service standards.
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Build lasting professional relationships, maintain confidentiality, and engage effectively with all business stakeholders.
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Show passion for customer service with excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills.
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Exhibit excellent problem‑solving abilities and act as the day‑to‑day escalation point for claims handling.
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Apply strong legal and analytical skills in managing claims.
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To possess strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in English.
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At Kuehne+Nagel you are always part of a team, but still have control over how you arrange your own work and your own way of achieving success. Present your customers with the products and services of a company that is the global market leader in logistics in many sectors. In return we offer a wide range of continuing professional development opportunities.
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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