Share A Refund helps shippers recover funds related to lost and damaged shipments by automating the entire process. The costs recovered through this fully outsourced business process are all upside for shippers that don’t have the time to file lost and damaged claims manually.
AutoFile Enabled
Once AutoFile is enabled, the entire lost and damaged workflow is automated. The process spans 10 to 14 days and depends on the length of time required by the carrier to process an open claim. On average, the carriers need five to ten business days to process an open claim.
The typical process when AutoFile is enabled is as follows:
Auditing – 1 day
Claim filing – 1 day
Response from carrier – 7 days
Verification of refunds – 8 days
Reported on weekly digest – 10 days
One-Click Filing
In cases where tracking events didn’t indicate a lost or damaged shipment, you can file the claim within your Share A Refund account. To do so, navigate to the detail page for any given shipment, and follow the directions for filing lost and damaged claims within. Any pictures that you upload will be included on the claim submitted.
The typical process with one-click filing is as follows:
Upload pictures (optional) – 1 day
One-click filing – 1 day
Claim filing – 1 day
Response from carrier – 7 days
Verification of refunds – 8 days
Reported on weekly digest – 10 days
Next steps
- Read more about how the lost and damage service saves customers time and money on shipping.
Questions on how to file a lost or damaged claim? Read the detailed guide here.