Property Claims Adjuster

Erie Insurance Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being programs

Job summary

Erie Insurance is seeking a property claims adjuster to work from a branch office and serve customers across the Erie footprint. The role requires independent discretion in handling claims within designated authority and completing essential documentation.

You will conduct investigations, interviews, and estimates, maintain reserves, determine payments, and collaborate with agents and managers. State license requirements apply, and training opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to pursue Technical Learning Center Training.
• State adjuster's license required or willingness to obtain.
• AIC 33 and AIC 35 credentials preferred.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle property claims through designated authority as described.
• Investigate, interview insureds and witnesses, and prepare estimates.
• Evaluate coverage and reserve amounts; issue payments or declines.
• Document files and provide final closure reports.
• Collaborate with agents and district sales managers.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver's license

Tools

AIC 33

AIC 35

Job description

Exercises independent discretion or judgment in telephonically handling property claims within designated level of authority.

• There are 2 job openings
• The ideal candidate can live anywhere in the Erie footprint (WI, IL, IN, OH, KY, TN, VA, WV, PA, NC, NY, MD)
• Preference will be given to those who live close to the Hagerstown Branch Office
• The successful candidate will work from the branch office closest to their residence, subject to ERIE’s standard policies, including access to a remote work bank.
• Must be willing to obtain the required State's Adjuster's License

Work From

Branch Office

Salary Range

$44,936.00 - $71,781.00 *

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 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contacts Policyholders regarding property claims within level of authority. Conducts investigations, interviews insureds and witnesses, inspects damage as needed and prepares estimates. Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage of claims. Performs desk review of repair estimates as required.
• 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.
• Interacts with Agents and district sales managers on matters of mutual concern.
• 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.
• Participates on Catastrophe Team when required.

The first five 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.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function. For certain positions at ERIE, including leadership roles, regular and predictable onsite presence may also be an essential job function based on business and operational needs.

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 clear.

Capabilities

• Values Diversity
• Nimble Learning
• Self-Development
• Customer Focus
• Job-Specific Knowledge
• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality

Qualifications

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.

Additional Experience

• Position requires incumbents to provide support during periods of heavy volume.
• Willingness to pursue and complete Technical Learning Center Training required.

Designations and/or Licenses

• Appropriate license as required by state.
• Successful completion of AIC 33 and AIC 35 preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record preferred.

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (Driving; Occasional (Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (

Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%)