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Erie Insurance Group · 7 hours ago

Property Adjuster (Trainee)-Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville, VA

Full-time

Remote

New Grad

$48K/yr - $77K/yr

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Responsibilities

Successfully completes assigned projects independently, using information and skills acquired in the training program, according to course objectives and timeline.

Learns and becomes familiar with branch office procedures.

Accompanies Material Damage Adjusters or Property Adjusters during the investigation of claims and in handling other related claims functions as required.

Develops and demonstrates a working knowledge of the computer based estimating system applicable to the role.

Handles claim functions such as establishing reserves, taking statements, documenting activities, conducting investigations and adjudicating losses to their final disposition.

Interacts with Agents and district sales managers in assigned territory to become familiar with claims and underwriting issues.

Qualification

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Property Adjuster trainingClaims handlingComputer based estimating systemWillingness to obtain licensesInformation managementCustomer focus

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Successful candidate must commit to transitioning to the Property Adjuster I role, along with agreeing to role requirements, upon successful completion of the training program; where 'successful' means receiving a rating of 'Succeeding' on the course-end performance appraisal.

Physical ability and willingness to climb onto roofs and to lift and climb ladders.

Willingness to work in inclement weather.

Willingness to work in undesirable indoor environments (e.g., houses exposed to flooding, fires).

Ability to work in confined spaces.

Ability to work well under pressure.

Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

Incumbent must live in territory assigned unless a change is approved by the company.

Position requires incumbent to serve on Catastrophe duty, which may include travel on short notice to other locations for periods in excess of two consecutive weeks.

Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Willingness to obtain and maintain any required licenses.

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for this role.

Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment.

Occasional climbing/accessing heights.

Moderate driving.

Occasional lifting/moving 0-20 lbs.

Occasional lifting/moving 20-50 lbs.

Often manual keying/data entry/inputting information/computer use.

Occasional pushing/pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits

Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.

Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.

Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.

401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.

Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.

Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.