Property Adjuster I

About the role

This is a remote, work from home position in Pennsylvania. The selected candidate will ideally live in Lehigh, Northampton County, and/or surrounding areas. The hiring manager will also consider candidates for Property Adjuster II. Level of position offered will be based upon the depth and breadth of selected candidate's experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serves 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.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED and two years of claims handling experience, or equivalent required.
• A high school diploma or GED and successful completion of ERIE sponsored formal education, or
• A bachelor’s degree required.
• Additional experience:
  • Will be considered for Property Adjuster II.
  • Must live in the assigned territory unless a change is approved by the company.
  • Required to serve on catastrophe duty, which may include travel on short notice to other locations for periods in excess of two consecutive weeks.

Skills

• Good time management and organization skills preferred.
• Ability to drive/travel regularly within the assigned territory.

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.
• 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.
• Dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

Pay

$56,367.00 - $90,040.00

Schedule

Work from home position in Pennsylvania.