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Insurance Claims Specialist

AT DoorDash
DoorDash

Insurance Claims Specialist

Tempe, AZ

About the Team

The Risk & Insurance team at DoorDash is responsible for all things corporate insurance at the company. We are a rapidly growing and exciting function that helps DoorDash manage risk and safety with a close lens on the company's bottom line. The team is divided into three separate subgroups: Actuarial, Claims Operations, and Risk Management & Mitigation. We are looking for forward thinkers excited to help build out this newly-formed team and match our ambitious cross-functional partners at DoorDash.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced claims specialist who will be a member of DoorDash's Corporate Risk & Insurance function with the Finance & Strategy team. You will work with our insurance carrier partners and third-party claims administrators with a focus on auto insurance claims. You will help form a comprehensive strategy around claims handling at DoorDash. Prior insurance experience and an understanding of injury and property damage claims are required.

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You will report to the Insurance Claims Manager and work a hybrid schedule at our Tempe, AZ office.

During the onboarding period, which will last 4-6 weeks, you will work Monday to Friday and be required to come into the Tempe, AZ office 4-5 days a week.

Once you have completed the onboarding process, your regular work schedule will be Monday through Friday, with the possibility of working on a Saturday within our operating hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Additionally, you will be required to come into the Tempe, AZ office every Wednesday, with the potential of working in the office 2-3 days a week in the future, based on your performance.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will...

  • Review loss reports and supporting materials for workers' compensation and occupational accidents.
  • Addresses escalating incidents. This involves identifying potential issues, assessing the severity of the risk, and taking appropriate steps to mitigate the risk and prevent further escalation. It also means maintaining detailed records of the incident and following up with stakeholders to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  • Contribute to process improvements and provide constructive input regularly.
  • Partner with leadership to manage ongoing projects. This involves working closely with management to set project goals, establish timelines, and allocate resources.
  • Enjoy a hybrid work schedule.
  • Enter accurate data in CRMs, G-Suite, and related tools.
  • Manage multiple operating systems simultaneously.
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality and ensure that sensitive information is not disclosed to unauthorized parties.

We're excited about you because...

  • 1+ years of experience handling bodily injury claims
  • 2+ years of experience managing personal lines, commercial lines, or general liability claims.
  • Experience working with or for a gig or sharing economy company
  • Experience handling high-priority escalations and working promptly to provide resolutions
  • Enthusiasm for Insurance

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About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users-from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on "protected categories," we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce - people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

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If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

Client-provided location(s): Tempe, AZ, USA
Job ID: DoorDash-6154009
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • Short-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Life Insurance
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Founder led
    • Asian founded/led