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Marine Claims Management & Loss Adjustment Training Course

Walks through the marine claims lifecycle, from notification and coverage analysis to investigation, documentation, negotiation and loss settlement.

MATI · Marine, Aviation & Transport InsuranceAll Levels#2122ClassroomEnglish , Arabic
Duration
5 Days
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Course Overview

This advanced training course provides a comprehensive understanding of Marine Claims Management and Loss Adjustment, focusing on the effective investigation, evaluation, documentation, negotiation, and settlement of marine insurance claims. The program examines the complete marine claims lifecycle, from initial notification and policy verification through investigation, survey, evidence collection, liability assessment, loss quantification, adjustment, negotiation, settlement, and claims closure. It covers claims involving vessels, cargo, machinery, marine liabilities, accidents, collisions, grounding, fire, theft, contamination, and other maritime losses. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of the loss adjuster and other stakeholders involved in marine claims, including insurers, brokers, insured parties, shipowners, carriers, surveyors, experts, legal advisers, and reinsurers. Participants will explore how technical findings, policy conditions, contractual responsibilities, and available evidence influence claims decisions. Through practical case studies, claims file analysis, loss-adjustment exercises, and simulated settlement negotiations, participants will develop the ability to investigate complex marine losses, determine the extent of insured damage, assess coverage and liability, quantify losses, identify potential fraud, and support fair and technically sound claims settlements.

Learning Objectives

  • By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
  • Understand the principles and practices of marine claims management and loss adjustment.
  • Identify the major stages of the marine claims lifecycle.
  • Analyze marine insurance policies to determine applicable coverage and conditions.
  • Conduct structured investigations of marine accidents and losses.
  • Evaluate survey reports, technical evidence, photographs, records, and supporting documentation.
  • Assess physical damage to vessels, machinery, cargo, and marine equipment.
  • Determine the financial impact and extent of marine losses.
  • Apply appropriate methodologies for loss adjustment and claims evaluation.
  • Assess liability and contractual responsibilities among maritime stakeholders.
  • Identify potential fraud, inconsistencies, and irregularities in marine claims.
  • Develop effective negotiation and settlement strategies.
  • Strengthen claims governance, documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for Marine Claims Managers, Marine Claims Handlers, Claims Adjusters, Loss Adjusters, Marine Underwriters, Insurance Brokers, Marine Surveyors, Risk Managers, and insurance and reinsurance professionals involved in marine claims. It is also suitable for Shipowners, Fleet Managers, Shipping and Logistics Managers, Freight Forwarders, Port and Terminal Professionals, Marine Engineers, Legal and Compliance Professionals, and specialists responsible for managing marine incidents, losses, and insurance recoveries. The program is particularly relevant to professionals working in insurance companies, reinsurance companies, shipping organizations, logistics providers, ports, terminals, maritime service providers, trading companies, and organizations with significant marine exposures.

Learning Outcomes

  • Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
  • Explain the key principles governing marine claims management and loss adjustment.
  • Manage the complete lifecycle of a marine insurance claim.
  • Review policy terms and determine their relevance to individual claims.
  • Investigate marine incidents using structured evidence-gathering techniques.
  • Evaluate survey reports and technical assessments.
  • Assess vessel, machinery, cargo, and equipment damage.
  • Quantify physical and financial losses using appropriate adjustment methodologies.
  • Evaluate liability, causation, and contractual responsibilities.
  • Identify coverage issues, exclusions, deductibles, and potential recovery opportunities.
  • Recognize indicators of fraudulent or potentially exaggerated claims.
  • Conduct effective claims negotiations and settlement discussions.
  • Prepare professional claims reports and recommendations for settlement or further action.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Day 1

Marine Claims Management Fundamentals & Claims Investigation

  • Introduction to Marine Claims Management
  • Marine insurance claims lifecycle
  • Roles and responsibilities of insurers, insureds, brokers, adjusters, surveyors, and other stakeholders
  • Claims notification and initial response
  • Policy verification and coverage assessment
  • Establishing facts and chronology of events
  • Marine casualty investigation principles
  • Evidence collection and preservation
  • Claims documentation and file management
  • Initial assessment of loss and potential liability
  • Practical Application: Reviewing a marine casualty notification and preparing an initial claims assessment
Day 2

Marine Surveys, Damage Assessment & Evidence Evaluation

  • Role and responsibilities of marine surveyors and loss adjusters
  • Survey planning and investigation procedures
  • Vessel and machinery damage assessment
  • Cargo damage inspection and evaluation
  • Collision, grounding, fire, flooding, and machinery failure claims
  • Photographic and documentary evidence
  • Technical reports and expert opinions
  • Determining causation and extent of damage
  • Repair estimates and replacement costs
  • Evaluating salvage and mitigation measures
  • Practical Workshop: Reviewing a marine survey file and determining the extent and cause of an insured loss
Day 3

Loss Adjustment, Coverage Analysis & Claims Valuation

  • Principles of marine loss adjustment
  • Policy interpretation in claims assessment
  • Coverage conditions and exclusions
  • Deductibles and policy limits
  • Partial and total losses
  • General average and related concepts
  • Constructive total loss considerations
  • Cargo loss and damage valuation
  • Hull and machinery loss assessment
  • Business interruption and consequential financial considerations
  • Practical Application: Calculating and adjusting a marine insurance claim based on a detailed case study
Day 4

Liability, Recovery, Fraud & Claims Negotiation

  • Marine liability and third-party claims
  • Carrier and contractual responsibilities
  • Subrogation and recovery opportunities
  • Salvage and recovery considerations
  • Claims involving multiple responsible parties
  • Identifying inconsistencies and potential fraud
  • Fraud indicators and investigation techniques
  • Negotiation principles for marine claims
  • Settlement evaluation and authority levels
  • Claims disputes and escalation
  • Practical Workshop: Conducting a simulated marine claims negotiation and developing a settlement recommendation
Day 5

Advanced Claims Management, Governance & Loss Prevention

  • Advanced marine claims management frameworks
  • Complex and high-value marine claims
  • Major casualty and catastrophe claims management
  • Reinsurance considerations in marine claims
  • Claims reserves and financial reporting
  • Claims performance indicators and portfolio analysis
  • Claims governance, controls, and audit readiness
  • Lessons learned and loss-prevention strategies
  • Digital technologies and data analytics in claims management
  • Improving claims processes and operational efficiency
  • Final Integrated Workshop: Managing a complex marine insurance claim from notification through investigation, coverage assessment, loss adjustment, liability analysis, negotiation, settlement, recovery, and final claims reporting.

Upcoming Dates

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Lisbon · 28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · Classroom

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CityDatesPrice per ParticipantEarly Bird
OnlineScheduled
27 – 31 Dec 2026€1,700€1,530until 7 Dec
DubaiScheduled
27 – 31 Dec 2026€4,400€3,960until 7 Dec
AmmanScheduled
27 – 31 Dec 2026€3,099€2,789until 7 Dec
MunichScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,400€4,860until 7 Dec
BakuScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,800€4,320until 7 Dec
RiyadhScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,200€3,780until 7 Dec
ManamaScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,700€4,230until 7 Dec
FrankfurtScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,800€5,220until 7 Dec
MarrakeshScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,200€3,780until 7 Dec
CasablancaScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,300€3,870until 7 Dec
CairoScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€3,300€2,970until 7 Dec
IstanbulScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,693€4,224until 7 Dec
RabatScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,300€3,870until 7 Dec
AmsterdamScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,400€4,860until 7 Dec
LondonScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,600€5,040until 7 Dec
BerlinScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,300€4,770until 7 Dec
ParisScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,700€5,130until 7 Dec
MakkahScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,200€3,780until 7 Dec
DammamScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,200€3,780until 7 Dec
RomeScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,800€5,220until 7 Dec
MilanScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€6,000€5,400until 7 Dec
MadridScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,400€4,860until 7 Dec
BangkokScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€6,093€5,484until 7 Dec
Kuala LumpurScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,400€3,960until 7 Dec
DohaScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,400€3,960until 7 Dec
MadinahScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,200€3,780until 7 Dec
BarcelonaScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,400€4,860until 7 Dec
LisbonScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,400€4,860until 7 Dec
GenevaScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€6,300€5,670until 7 Dec
MuscatScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,300€4,770until 7 Dec

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