Marine Insurance Career Guidance for Mariners
Career Guidance
00:13:00
Capt. Naresh Kumar
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In this aspiring video, Capt. Naresh Kumar (MICS, AFNI) shares his career transition from seafarer/mariner to a marine insurance professional, explaining how he moved from being a master on a vessel to his current role in the marine insurance industry, offering valuable marine insurance career guidance for mariners.
He highlights that sailing is not the only career path, and seafarers and mariners can successfully explore shore-based careers in marine insurance with the right efforts, guidance, and mentorship.
He also shares the challenges and resistance he faced during his transition, including roles as a crew manager and later as an insurance broker in shipping, emphasizing that the journey is worth the effort.
This session provides practical marine insurance career guidance for mariners, covering key skills such as honesty, transparency, and effective communication required to succeed in the marine insurance industry.
He further explains various roles and responsibilities of a marine insurance broker, including underwriting, claims handling, loss prevention strategies, and business development.
The video also gives insights into different marine insurance products in shipping, helping seafarers and mariners understand career opportunities and growth in this field.
Capt. Naresh Kumar
Captain Naresh Kumar is a seasoned maritime professional known for his operational expertise, resource management, business development, and strong communication skills. Starting his career in 1998 with V.Ships, he progressed through the ranks to command Handy tankers and MR2 Oil-chemical vessels by 2011.
After an 18-year sailing career, he transitioned ashore in 2016 to manage crewing operations across multiple global locations and served as General Manager at Suntech Crew Management.
In 2019, driven by entrepreneurial ambition, Captain Kumar joined Ace Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd as Vice President - Marine, leading marine insurance portfolios including Hull & Machinery, P&I, war risks, and shipbuilder’s coverages. He maintains extensive relationships with international and national insurers.
Outside of work, he is a poet and is writing a self-development book scheduled for release in June 2026.
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00:13:00
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Maritime professional looking for an opportunity in Marine Insurance sector
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1 Sections . 1 lectures . 13m total length
13 min
1.1 Career Guidance | Marine Insurance
Professional Journey Experience sharing by Capt Naresh Sharma
Beyond the horizon, Aspirations shared straight from the heart
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