Marine Claims Representative
Job Summary:
About the Role:
As a Marine Claims Representative, you will play a key role in supporting Disney's corporate risk and claims function by managing marine injury, illness, and property damage claims that impact our global operations. Positioned within the Corporate segment, you will collaborate with world-class professionals who help keep Disney at the leading edge of entertainment while protecting our people, guests, and assets around the world. This early career role is ideal for a detail-oriented problem-solver and independent worker who is eager to grow expertise in marine claims within a dynamic, entertainment-focused environment.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will administer a portfolio of marine claims from first notice through resolution, ensuring each file is handled accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with departmental guidelines and corporate objectives. Working closely with fellow claims representatives, internal stakeholders, and external partners, you will apply sound judgment to evaluate exposure, escalate high-risk matters, and drive timely, cost-effective outcomes that support Disney's global operations and reputation. This role matters because effective claims handling safeguards the company's people, brand, and resources, and requires strong analytical skills, clear communication, collaboration, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
· Administer marine injury, illness, and property damage claims while accounting for complex maritime considerations and applicable regulations.
· Review claim files in accordance with departmental operating guidelines, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate action plans.
· Process medical invoices and related documentation in a timely and accurate manner to support efficient claim resolution.
· Drive timely resolution of property damage claims, balancing service, cost-effectiveness, and compliance requirements.
· Identify incidents with significant exposure and escalate appropriately to senior claims professionals or leadership.
· Place the P&I Club (insurer) on notice for incidents with potential excess coverage exposure and collaborate with them through resolution.
· Review claim files for timeliness, accuracy, and quality of documentation, updating strategies to move files toward successful and cost-effective outcomes.
· Administer litigated claims, including comprehensive case evaluation, coordination with legal partners, and monitoring of litigation milestones.
· Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable laws.
· Leverage automated claims administration and management systems to document activities, track progress, and generate reports.
· Partner effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors, demonstrating strong relationship-building, negotiating, and influencing skills.
· Manage workload under deadline pressures, prioritizing multiple tasks while maintaining high standards of organization and attention to detail.
Required Qualifications:
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex marine claim scenarios.
· Demonstrated ability to work both as a collaborative team member and as an independent worker managing individual claim files.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver concise and informative claim summaries.
· Proficiency with automated claims administration and management systems and general computer skills in a Windows environment (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks under deadline pressure.
· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
· Effective relationship-building, negotiating, and influencing skills when working with internal and external stakeholders.
· Comfort working in a fast-paced, innovative corporate environment supporting a global entertainment business.
· Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Risk Management, Maritime Studies, or a related field.
· Valid 6-20 All-Lines Adjuster's License with the State of Florida.
· Years Of Experience: 2+ years of experience in claims handling, preferably with exposure to marine or maritime-related claims.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Bilingual communication skills to support a diverse, global workforce and guest population.
· Experience processing and handling crew maritime-related claims, including injury and illness matters.
· Background working within or supporting large, global, or entertainment-focused organizations.
· Demonstrated success in an early career role requiring independent work, sound judgment, and the ability to explain complex information to varied audiences.
· Advanced education such as a master's degree or additional coursework in Risk Management, Insurance, Maritime Law, or Business.
The hiring range for this position in Florida is $68,600 to $91,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Disney Cruise Line:
A leader in the cruise industry, Disney Cruise Line provides a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all the magic that Disney has to offer. Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe, among others. Aboard our growing fleet of ships and Disney’s island destinations in The Bahamas, our exceptional crew and cast members provide legendary Disney service and enchanting entertainment to our guests that only Disney can deliver.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Magical Cruise Company, Limited, which is part of a business we call Disney Cruise Line.
Magical Cruise Company, Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
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BENEFITS AND PERKS
Because our employees and cast members are at the heart of everything we do, Disney offers a competitive total rewards package that includes pay, health and savings benefits, time-off programs, educational opportunities and more.
*Benefits and eligibility may vary by business and location
"Working for Disney Cruise Line is a great way to gain skills and knowledge in the cruise industry and grow your career within The Walt Disney Company."
Danielle, Recruiter
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