Claims Facilitator

Erie Insurance; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie Insurance in Lexington, KY is seeking a claims professional to work from home with proximity to the Lexington Branch office. The selected candidate will settle auto and property claims, and must obtain the appropriate licensing within 45 days of hire.

The role involves contacting policyholders and claimants, verifying coverage, and processing payments while maintaining Erie’s service standards in a remote-friendly environment.

Responsibilities

• Processes first party automobile, third party liability automobile and low severity property claims within limits of authority.
• Contacts policyholders and claimants, verifies coverage, sets reserves, issues payments, and settles claims.

Job description

salary range is for thislevel 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 and the skills, education, training, credentials, location (State) based on ERIE's geographical differences, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

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 6,000 employees and over 13,000 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 you 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 among the 2% of Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of services.
• 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.

Position Summary

Under minimal supervision, settles claims within limits of authority.

• The selected candidate will reside within close proximity of the Lexington Branch office and will work from home.
• The selected candidate will be required to obtain appropriate licensing within 45 days.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes first party automobile, third party clear liability automobile and low severity property claims within limits of authority. Contacts Policyholders and/or claimants, verifies coverage, sets reserves, sets up and/or issues payment using ERIE's approved payment methods, and settles claims.
• Establishes contact with all parties involved in the claim in accordance with ERIE's expectations.
• Handles inquiries from Policyholders, Agents, insurance carriers, claimants and others.
• Prepares correspondence, forms and related materials. Reviews all pending claims/activities on a regular basis.
• Provides support for property claims during periods of heavy volume.

The first six duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Capabilities

• Self-Development
• Decision Quality
• Values Diversity
• Nimble Learning