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Company

Erie Insurance Group · 2 days ago

Catastrophe Property Adjuster MULTIPLE REMOTE LOCATIONS

Syracuse, NY

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$67K/yr - $106K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Establishes immediate contact with Policyholders regarding their loss, driving to site of damage within assigned territory or other if required.

Sets and manages adequate reserves within designated authority.

Properly identifies and assesses damage. Determines liability and total value of claim.

Prepares a proper estimate relating to the identified damages and obtains an agreed scope of work and cost of repair with contractor and/or Policyholder.

Properly documents claim files with all activities and submits final report to file for closure.

Determines or declines payment and issues checks as required.

Negotiates claims with plaintiff attorneys when necessary.

Assigns and supervises the handling of property losses by independent adjusters when necessary.

Advises claims adjusters regarding handling of claims.

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.

Assists assigned field office(s) as necessary when not on Catastrophe Duty; brings assigned property claims to conclusion.

Provides monthly operational maintenance of the Sprinter Van attached to the office where the CAT adjuster is domiciled.

Qualification

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Claims handling experienceProperty claims handlingStructural damage repairValuation techniquesEstimating softwareAssociate in Claims (AIC)

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

Five years of claims handling experience, or equivalent, including two years of property claims handling experience, required

Strong technical knowledge of structural damage repair and valuation techniques or equivalent required

Appropriate license as required by state

Valid driver’s license and good driving record required

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

Position requires the incumbent to serve on the Catastrophe Team as a first responder which will include frequent travel on short notice to other locations for periods in excess of two consecutive weeks

Preferred

Successful completion of Associate in Claims (AIC) program

Proficiency with estimating software (preferably Symbility) or equivalent

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.