Ynze de Jong

My name is Ynze de Jong and I work as a Senior Claims Handler at the Claims department of Willis Towers Watson division Corporate Risk and Broking.

My current work entails the handling of claims within the Marine department. The claims I am dealing with concern a broad variety of fields within Maritime and Transport Law, for example claims corresponding to Carriers liability, Marine cargo, Land based equipment, P&I, Charterers Liability and Hull & Machinery policies.

The work includes evaluating claim notifications in relation to policy cover, informing underwriters, instructing surveyors and lawyers in close cooperation with underwriters, discussing and negotiating with underwriters and the insured on the possible settlement of claims under the policy and coordinating recovery if applicable.

The knowledge I have gained in the master Maritime and Transport Law is very valuable in my day to day work. When starting the Master, I was the oldest student with 54 years of age and had gained during my career already quite some practical experience in the logistical field. Nevertheless I gained more and valuable in depth legal and theoretical knowledge during my study. This in depth knowledge is useful when advising clients or discussing with underwriters or opponents on certain Maritime or Transport law issues. I would therefore surely recommend the master Maritime and Transport Law to students who want to work in the Marine department of an insurance company or insurance broker.

Although I hoped that after my study the field of Maritime and Transport Law would hold no secrets for me anymore, I can tell you that this was a mere illusion. It is a very broad and interesting field that is continuously developing and will keep you on your toes.  I still learn new things every day!