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MARINE SURVEYOR / DAMAGE & LOSS CLAIM APPRAISER Dedicated to providing comprehensive damage and loss investigation, vessel condition and valuation inspection, and recommendation services to insurance providers and their clients regarding loss claim assessments of insured yachts and pleasure craft.Marine Surveyor / Damage & Loss Claim Appraiser applying non-invasive inspection techniques and investigative methodologies in collaboration with marine service providers, delivers comprehensive assessment and payment recommendation services to marine insurance claims adjusters and their clients including: yacht and pleasure craft owners; marina and yacht club owner/operators; and marine repair yard and service providers. Highly attuned to the servicing needs of yacht and small craft owners, and to the risk and loss management requirements of the marine insurance sector; a comprehensive practical knowledge of yacht and small vessel design and fabrication, safety and liability regulations and standards, and insurance claim processes supports the execution of best practices and service delivery excellence to all stakeholders. Particularly well honed effective writing and interactive communication skills and negotiation proficiency balance a confident yet personable professional demeanour.CORE COMPETENCIES• Administration & Operations: Revenue and budget management, fiscal planning and reporting, and marketing of services.• Client Services: Consultations, inspections, appraisals and recommendations; effective implementation of strategies and processes.• Project Management: Liaise and coordinate vessel repairs, restorations and refits; and marine facilities demolition, construction and fit-up.• Relationship Management: Social intelligence, mentoring, negotiation and conflict resolution, effective clarification of needs and requirements, setting of realistic expectations.

Listed skills include Inspection, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, and 19 others.