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Property Adjuster I
Location
Pennsylvania
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$56.4K - $90.0K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Property Adjuster I
Erie Insurance Group
• Exercises independent discretion or judgment in handling property claims within designated level of authority. • Responsible for servicing assigned territory and may handle litigated claims. • Contacts Policyholders regarding property claims within level of authority. • Conducts investigations, interviews insureds and witnesses, inspects damage and prepares estimates. • Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage of claims. • Handles property claims within designated authority. • Sets and maintains adequate reserves. • Obtains and reviews reports, statements, records and related materials as required. • Evaluates information to determine coverage and total value of claim. • Determines payments and issues checks or declines payment as required. • Documents claim files and submits final report to file for closure. • Identifies 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. • Handles property claims involving damages or coverage. • May handle litigated claims, including negotiating with plaintiff attorney, or coordinates litigation with defense counsel as required. • Develops and applies a working knowledge of estimating practices and procedures relating to the adjustment of property claims. • Attends industry-related training programs and attends other training sessions to stay current on policy changes, interpretation or new legislation. • Successfully completes Technical Learning Center Training within one year of hire date. • Participates on Catastrophe Team when required.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED and two years of claims handling experience, or equivalent required; or High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of ERIE sponsored formal education; or Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 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.
- Willingness to pursue and complete Technical Learning Center Training required.
- Successful completion of AIC 33 and AIC 35 preferred.
- Willingness to obtain and maintain any required licenses.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
Benefits
- Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.
- Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums.
- Pension.
- 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match.
- Paid time off.
- Career development.
- 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.
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