Shijoy Subramanian Kootingal
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 15+ years of experience as Marine Surveyor & Loss Adjuster in the Middle East Insurance market since 2007. Handled various claims for leading insurers within and outside the region in various business lines - Marine, Hauliers Liability, EAR, CAR, CPM, PAR etc. Excellent communication skills in both technical & commercial prospects with strong knowledge in all levels of claims. To contribute towards the growth, profitability, competitiveness and reputation of the company whilst enhancing my professional experience through a challenging, dynamic and result-driven working environment. Member of Chartered Insurance Institute, UK (CII) and Associate Diploma with Insurance Institute of India (AIII).
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Marine surveyor
Corniche Loss Adjusters LLC
Dubai
05.2021 - 11.2024
- Proficiently investigating, negotiating and successfully agreeing & settlement for all the survey assignments across the country independently in a professional manner and submitting reports to principals with all necessary details, recommendations and valuation of loss
- Successfully managing responsibilities of examining, inquiring, investigating, verifying and checking the proximate cause of loss, circumstances of loss including nature of insurable interest, estimation and assessment, adjustment of loss as per the terms and conditions of relevant insurance policy
- Apart from Marine Claims also managing various lines of business claims including Property All Risks, Erection/Contractors All Risks, Fire & Engineering claims
- Handled and supported high value claims and have successfully settled claims ranging up to US$ 1 million
- Conducting risk surveys for various industries across the emirate
- Liaising with the Insured, Insurers and Brokers to achieve professional and timely conclusions of the Insurance claims
- Emphasizing to build Network, Identity and facilitate opportunities for business growth
- Overall in charge of Marine Cargo division
Marine Surveyor and Loss Adjuster
Robert Lyon International Ltd.
Dubai
02.2007 - 08.2020
- Attend various lines of claims for Marine, Fire & Engineering, Property, Liability etc
- For leading insurers within the emirate (RSA, QIC, Oman Ins, TMNF, GIG, Orient etc.) and outside the region (WE Cox, Chubb, AON, Marsh etc.)
- Loading/Discharge/Lashing supervision, Bulk/Break-bulk cargoes, Dry/Reefer containers, spot surveys for accidental claims, Risk & pre-dispatch inspections for Marine Cargo transit, Haulier's Liability claims etc
- Investigate the Nature, Cause and Extent of loss to Cargo, building, property, stock, etc
- And submission of Preliminary report to principals with provisional reserve
- Provide proper guidance to inured for taking immediate actions in mitigating the loss and timely communication with all parties involved and maintain the standards set for optimum results
- Negotiate claim settlements and prepare Final Survey reports and loss working on the basis of necessary claim documents
- Go for business development meetings with insurance company and other clients
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Calicut University
Fellowship (FIII) - Marine, Liability, Risk
Insurance Institute of India
Member (CII) - pursuing Cert Level
Chartered Insurance Institute
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Fast Learner
- Effective Time Management
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Custom
- Music
- Movies
- Games
- Cooking
- Community activities
Timeline
Senior Marine surveyor
Corniche Loss Adjusters LLC
05.2021 - 11.2024
Marine Surveyor and Loss Adjuster
Robert Lyon International Ltd.
02.2007 - 08.2020
Member (CII) - pursuing Cert Level
Chartered Insurance Institute
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Calicut University
Fellowship (FIII) - Marine, Liability, Risk
Insurance Institute of India
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