Certified Loss Adjuster & Marine Surveyor
Managing Director – Pacific Marine Surveyors (K) Ltd
Council Member & Marine Chapter Chairman – Institute of Loss Adjusters & Risk Surveyors (IARS)
Member – International Association of Marine Consultants and Surveyors (London)

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Japheth Omollo is a highly accomplished Certified Loss Adjuster and Marine Surveyor with over 15 years of progressive experience in the maritime, insurance, and risk management sectors. As the Managing Director of Pacific Marine Surveyors (K) Ltd, he leads one of the most respected independent marine surveying and loss adjusting firms in East and Central Africa.

His expertise spans marine and non-marine cargo surveying, loss adjustment, marine insurance investigations, and risk management advisory. Japheth has successfully handled complex assignments involving marine casualties, port risk assessments, and high-value insurance claims across multiple African regions.

He is widely recognized for his professionalism, technical precision, and leadership in advancing survey standards across Africa. Japheth regularly engages with international underwriters, P&I correspondents, and insurance associations, and has represented the region at global conferences and industry summits.

EDUCATION
• Master of Science in Risk and Insurance Management – University of Nairobi (Ongoing)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) – Technical University of Mombasa

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced Diploma in Shipping – Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers (ICS-UK)
Specialization: Maritime Law, Marine Insurance, Port Agency, Cargo Classification
• Advanced Diploma in Cargo Surveying (Refrigerated Cargoes) – Lloyds Maritime Institute, Geneva, Switzerland
• Certified Private Insurance Investigator – International Fraud Investigation Group (IFIG) via Insurance Institute of East Africa (IIEA)
• Certified Condition & Pre-Purchase Surveyor – AUK Marine and Mining Training, UK
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Council Member & Marine Chapter Chairman – Institute of Loss Adjusters & Risk Surveyors (IARS)
• Member – International Association of Marine Consultants and Surveyors (London)
• Member – Insurance Institute of East Africa (IIEA)

KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE
• Marine & Non-Marine Cargo Surveying
• Loss Adjustment & Claims Management
• Marine Insurance & Maritime Law
• Risk & Insurance Management
• Condition & Pre-Purchase Surveys
• Insurance Investigation & Fraud Detection
• Refrigerated Cargo Handling
• Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Managing Director – Pacific Marine Surveyors (K) Ltd (2014 – Present)
Japheth leads the strategic operations and business development of Pacific Marine Surveyors (K) Ltd, ensuring delivery of reliable, professional, and efficient marine surveying and loss adjusting services across Africa.

Key Responsibilities:
• Oversight of all marine and cargo survey operations across East and Central Africa.
• Management of insurance claim assessments, marine casualty investigations, and recovery coordination.
• Strengthening partnerships with international insurers, correspondents, and P&I Clubs.
• Expanding the firm’s regional footprint and setting operational excellence standards.

ACHIEVEMENTS
• Successfully managed and resolved numerous high-value marine insurance claims across Africa.
• Led the firm’s expansion into multiple African markets, enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Recognized by international underwriters for technical expertise and professional integrity.
• Advanced regional capacity through training and mentorship of emerging surveyors.
• Organized the Africa Annual Summit—a premier event for marine surveyors and insurance professionals across the continent.