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Erie Insurance Group · 3 weeks ago

Property Adjuster II

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$75K/yr - $120K/yr

2+ years exp

Erie Insurance Group is a Fortune 500 company that values diversity and inclusivity among its employees. The Property Adjuster II will exercise independent judgment in handling property claims, conducting investigations, and interacting with agents to bring assigned claims to conclusion.

Property Insurance

Responsibilities

Conducts investigations, interviews, and inspects damage, driving to site of damage within assigned territory or other if required. Prepares estimates, makes recommendation, and handles coverage questions, and litigation

Sets and maintains reserves, reviews reports and related materials, directs experts, determines coverage and claim value, issues or declines payment, and negotiates claims with plaintiff attorneys when necessary

Documents claim files and submits report for closure

Recognizes subrogation situations and initiates appropriate action

Services assigned territory and brings assigned claims to conclusion

Interacts with Agents and district sales managers on matters of mutual concern

Assists claims supervisor or acts on his/her behalf, including representing the company at legal proceedings, as required

Completes industry-related training programs and continues to attend training programs to remain informed on policy changes, interpretation or new legislation

Assists in training of new claims adjusters

Participates on Catastrophe Team when required

Qualification

Claims handling experienceAssociate in Claims (AIC)Customer focusSelf-developmentDecision qualityTime managementCollaboration

Required

High School Diploma or GED and five years of claims handling experience, or equivalent required

Bachelor's Degree and two years of claims handling experience, or equivalent required

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

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

Willingness to obtain and maintain any required licenses

Valid driver's license and good driving record required

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

Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Often (20-50%)

Climbing/accessing heights; Moderate (30-40%)

Driving; Frequent (50-80%)

Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Often (20-50%)

Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Often (20-50%)

Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%)

Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional

Preferred

Good time management and organization skills preferred

Successful completion of Associate in Claims (AIC) program 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.