Catastrophe Property Adjuster *MULTIPLE REMOTE LOCATIONS*

Erie Insurance in; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 66,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Catastrophe Property Adjuster, where you'll handle diverse property claims from the comfort of your home. This role offers the chance to work with a dedicated team while traveling within a wide operating footprint. You'll engage with policyholders, assess damages, and negotiate claims, all while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that includes a pension plan and career development opportunities. Embrace the opportunity for growth and bonuses in an award-winning environment that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Premier health, dental, and vision benefits

Low contributions to medical premiums

Traditional pension plan

401(k) with contribution match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement program

Company car with paid gas card

Paid volunteer hours

Charitable gift matching

Qualifications

• 5+ years of claims handling experience, including 2 years in property claims.
• Strong technical knowledge of damage repair and valuation.

Responsibilities

• Establish contact with policyholders and assess damages.
• Negotiate payments and oversee claim handling.

Skills

Claims Handling

Damage Assessment

Negotiation

Customer Focus

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Estimating Software (Symbility)

Job description

Catastrophe Property Adjuster *MULTIPLE REMOTE LOCATIONS* (Finance)

Division or Field Office:

Claims Division

Department of Position:

Catastrophe Operations Dept

Work from:

Home, within ERIE operating footprint

Salary Range:

$66,625.00-$106,427.00*

Salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for.

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role, skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as the level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

About Erie Insurance

At Erie Insurance, you're not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you're also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 5,000 employees and over 2,200 independent agencies. Our employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service to our customers—and to our employees. That's why Erie Insurance offers an exceptional benefits package, including:

• 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. 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 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; and charitable gift matching.

Position Summary

Handles all types of catastrophe property claims, exercising independent discretion or judgment. Assists assigned field offices when not on catastrophe deployment in managing day-to-day property claims.

• This is a work-from-home position and applications are accepted within the entire ERIE Operating Footprint, including PA, NY, MD/DC, NC, VA, WV, TN, WI, IL, IN, OH, and KY.
• The majority of responsibilities require travel within the ERIE footprint.
• A company car with a paid gas card will be provided.
• Opportunity for bonuses and growth with an award-winning company!

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Establish contact with policyholders, assess damages, determine liability and claim value, prepare estimates, negotiate payments, and oversee claim handling, including supervising independent adjusters as needed. Attend industry training and support field offices when not on catastrophe duty. Maintain the attached Sprinter Van.

Core Competencies

Values diversity, nimble learning, self-development, information management, collaboration, customer focus, job-specific knowledge, innovation, trust, work process optimization, accountability, and decision quality.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. At least five years of claims handling experience, including two years of property claims, with strong technical knowledge of damage repair and valuation. Preferred: AIC certification, proficiency with estimating software (preferably Symbility), valid driver’s license, and residence within the assigned territory.

Physical Requirements

Includes lifting/moving up to 50 lbs, frequent driving, and climbing, among others, with specified frequencies.

Nearest Major Market:

Philadelphia