Erie Insurance Group · 10 hours ago
Property Claims Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $126K/yr
3+ years expErie Insurance Group is a Fortune 500 company that values its diverse and inclusive team. They are seeking a Property Claims Specialist who will handle assigned property claims, conduct investigations, and serve as a consultant to claims adjusters.
Property Insurance
Responsibilities
Establishes immediate contact with Policyholders and claimants
Conducts extensive investigations into causes and origins of all major property claims. Interviews insureds, claimants and others as required. Inspects property damage, reviews information to prepare estimates, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage of claims, determines liability and total value of claims and negotiates settlements. Sets and maintains adequate reserves
Exercises discretion and independent judgment in evaluating property damage in order to determine the extent of damage. Determines liability and total value of claim, develops estimate and obtains an agreed scope of work and cost of repair with contractor and/or Policyholder
Determines value as they apply to the coverage
Determines steps necessary to initiate investigation of a property loss. Uses outside experts and attorneys as required
Documents claim files and submits final report to file for closure
Assigns and supervises the handling of property losses by independent adjusters when necessary. Advises claims adjusters regarding handling of claims
Conducts related training of field office claims personnel in the branch and at the Home Office
Attends industry-related training programs to stay current on legal developments and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations impacting the operation of the department
Establishes and maintains relationships with local, state and regional organizations and agencies which are involved in related activities
Acts as coordinator of the Catastrophe Team activities at catastrophe site
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED and five years of claims handling experience (up to two years of equivalent may be substituted); or
Bachelor's Degree and three years of claims handling experience, (up to two years of equivalent experience may be substituted.)
Working knowledge of Windows software required
The 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
Position requires the incumbent to provide 24-hour availability for emergency claims service
Appropriate license as required by state
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
Successful completion of Introduction to Claims (AIC 30) and AIC 35 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.
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
Dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.
Company
Erie Insurance Group
Erie Insurance offers a range of services to meet family insurance needs, including a variety of home and tenant (renters) insurance policy.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Ron Habursky
SVP & Chief Investment Officer
Timothy Shine
Senior Vice President
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