What are the responsibilities and job description for the Claims Specialist position at Turo?
About The Team
The Claims Specialist team handles claims of higher complexity, requiring significant levels of understanding and interpretation of Turo’s operating policies and procedures. They investigate causation, determine whether coverage applies, and exercise judgment on matters of financial impact to Turo and its hosts.
What You Will Do
Turo highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Turists will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Turo offers.
Benefits
Aside from an award winning work environment and the opportunity to be part of the world’s largest car sharing marketplace, we are also growing the team quickly - join us! Even if you don't meet every qualification, we are looking for people with enthusiasm for what we do and we will consider you for this and other possibilities.
About Turo
Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever you’re going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. Whether you're flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street, searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky, Turo puts you in the driver's seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts.
Discover Turo at https://turo.com, the App Store, and Google Play, and check out our blog, Field Notes.
Read more about the Turo culture according to Turo CEO, Andre Haddad.
Turo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.
Turo will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable.
We welcome candidates with physical, mental, and/or neurological disabilities. If you require assistance applying for an open position, or need accommodation during the recruiting process due to a disability, please submit a request to People Operations by emailing PeopleOps@turo.com.
The Claims Specialist team handles claims of higher complexity, requiring significant levels of understanding and interpretation of Turo’s operating policies and procedures. They investigate causation, determine whether coverage applies, and exercise judgment on matters of financial impact to Turo and its hosts.
What You Will Do
- Investigate high-complexity claims with significant financial impact by interpreting policies, determining methods of investigation, interviewing customers, assessing credibility, analyzing damages, and determining eligibility for protection on behalf of Turo.
- Communicate with customers to gather information, explain protection procedures, educate hosts, clarify coverage decisions, and negotiate claim resolutions.
- Review escalations or reconsiderations from standard/fast track claims teams, including Fair Claims reviews and arbitration presentations, and make recommendations on behalf of Turo management.
- Exercise discretion and judgment to waive or make exceptions to processes and policies to achieve fair outcomes for hosts, when warranted.
- Participate in special projects and business changes, providing recommendations on claims process improvements, objectives, and KPIs.
- Attend meetings, huddles, one-on-ones, and training sessions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Strong investigative mindset with the ability to analyze evidence and draw logical conclusions.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making beyond standard guidelines.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely explain complex situations.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a pending inventory of claims independently.
- Proficient in reviewing and evaluating estimates with a strong understanding of collision damage theory.
- Professional, empathetic communication style in both verbal and written interactions.
- Ability to multitask across technical platforms.
- Proficiency with macOS and Google Docs.
Turo highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Turists will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Turo offers.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full-time employees
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific)
- Retirement employer match
- Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development
- Turo host matching program
- Turo travel credit
- Cell phone and internet stipend
- Paid time off to relax and recharge
- Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave
- For those who are in the office full-time or hybrid we have in-office lunch, office snacks, and fun activities
Aside from an award winning work environment and the opportunity to be part of the world’s largest car sharing marketplace, we are also growing the team quickly - join us! Even if you don't meet every qualification, we are looking for people with enthusiasm for what we do and we will consider you for this and other possibilities.
About Turo
Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever you’re going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. Whether you're flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street, searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky, Turo puts you in the driver's seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts.
Discover Turo at https://turo.com, the App Store, and Google Play, and check out our blog, Field Notes.
Read more about the Turo culture according to Turo CEO, Andre Haddad.
Turo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.
Turo will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable.
We welcome candidates with physical, mental, and/or neurological disabilities. If you require assistance applying for an open position, or need accommodation during the recruiting process due to a disability, please submit a request to People Operations by emailing PeopleOps@turo.com.
Salary : $50,000 - $62,000