Marine insurance recruitment is to Spinnaker what a foundation is to a building.  When we opened our doors in 1997 as a shipping recruitment specialist, the wider shipping market wasn’t yet ready to spend money on recruitment.  Recruitment in the insurance and legal markets was already mature and an accepted way of accessing talent.

Nearly 30 years in, we’re still thrilled to receive positive feedback and were delighted when an insurance client recently explained what, in their eyes, truly sets us apart as a partner of choice.

When our client previously turned to generalist insurance recruiters, they found it difficult to source the right candidates for client account management roles. The issue wasn’t just about experience in insurance – it was about finding people who understand shipping.  Spinnaker’s unique strength lies in our deep understanding of shipping – we don’t just recruit for the industry; we live and breathe it.

We were able to source insurance candidates who had previously transitioned in from other disciplines such as chartering, broking, vessel operations, and maritime law – people who our broker were convinced would bring ‘something extra’ to their clients’ client-experience.

We have seen this approach taken on a few occasions in the last two or three years by clients who want to demonstrate their understanding of their clients’ businesses.

To discuss your next insurance hire or your next job, please contact:
James Stares: [email protected]

And for P&I claims and FD&D roles:
Hayley Menere: [email protected]
Clementine Matiwaza: [email protected]