About the Role
We’re disrupting the transportation space, reinventing insurance protection, and growing in the U.S. and around the world!
Insurance is a uniquely strategic function at Uber and this is a very different role than typical claims leadership. Uber is one of the largest purchasers of commercial auto insurance in the world. We have in-house actuaries, data scientists, legal and safety experts, insurance attorneys, and engineers dedicated to building and maintaining industry leading insurance programs. We are looking for a leader for our claims organization that is unlike any other.
What You’ll Do
- Responsible for crash response and claims handling strategies to ensure industry leading outcomes for Uber’s US auto insurance program, one of the largest commercial auto placements in the world.
- Build executive relationships with our insurance carriers and industry experts. Act as an industry thought leader, staying on the cutting edge of emerging issues and claims technology.
- Be a strong advocate for tort reform, including strategic contributions to industry coalitions and Uber’s public policy initiatives.
- Engage with senior leadership at Uber to champion innovative and data driven claims initiatives. There is no idea too big.
- Present to executive level leadership on insurance operational results, claims trends, and associated financial impacts.
- Partner with International insurance leadership to leverage Uber’s to identify areas to leverage our global claims footprint to gain operational efficiency and facilitate best-in-class career development opportunities
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferably in the field of Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 15 years of Insurance industry experience, leading teams of claims professionals.
- Understanding of actuarial pricing, reserving and claims analytics. Ability to define metrics and independently monitor trends and implications for optimizing clams strategies.
- Strong project management skills, able to manage competing priorities, and ability to own and drive projects from ideation to completion.
- Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment and work effectively and collaboratively within Uber and in partnership with insurance carriers.
- Experience presenting to executive leadership and influencing business strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated successful track record and expertise in claims operations including leading through transformational change (i.e. claims system migration, implementation of new handling philosophy)
- Multi-discipline insurance experience (product management, underwriting, finance, legal, etc.)
- Insurance certification(s) AIC, SCLA, CPCU or Master’s degree in related field or JD
- Well-established relationships within the claims industry and exposure to a range of disciplines including customer support, first notice of loss, claims adjudication, and litigation
- Experience with sharing economy risks - underwriting, claims, and product development
Perks
- The rare opportunity to change the world such that everyone around you is using the product you built. We’re not just another social web app, we’re moving real people and assets and reinventing transportation and logistics globally.
- Sharp, motivated co-workers in a lively office environment.
Benefits (U.S.)
- 401(k) plan, ESPP, gym reimbursement, paid company holidays and Uber credits.
- Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs.
- Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it
For Phoenix, AZ-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$270,000 per year - USD$300,000 per year.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$270,000 per year - USD$300,000 per year.
For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber’s bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.
