Property Adjuster (NW Westmoreland, NE Allegheny, Southern Armstrong, or Southern Butler County)
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About the role
Position summary: Exercises independent discretion or judgment in handling property claims within designated level of authority. Also responsible for servicing assigned territory and may handle litigated claims. The selected candidate will ideally live in NW Westmoreland, NE Allegheny, Southern Armstrong, or Southern Butler County or the close surrounding areas. A company car and equipment to work from home will be provided. Ability to drive/travel regularly within the assigned territory. The hiring manager will consider candidates for Property Adjuster Trainee (F08), Property Adjuster I (F09) or Property Adjuster II (F10). Level of position offered will be based upon the depth and breadth of selected candidate's experience and qualifications.
How the Property Adjuster Trainee Program Works: Tentative program start date 1/4/2027. The 15‑week training program requires multiple weeks of training in Erie, PA, preparing you for immediate success as a Property Adjuster. The Smart Start class consists of classroom and hands‑on training activities in the ERIE Technical Learning Center (Erie, PA), where you will learn ERIE's property estimating platform. You will receive field experiences and opportunities to learn workflows within your branch office and apply what you have learned to claims handled alongside mentors and supervisors. This program provides comprehensive training to prepare you for the Property Adjuster role. Additional program details, expectations, and timing will be discussed during the interview process. Class dates at the Technical Learning Center in Erie, PA: 1/4/27‑1/15, 2/8‑2/19, 3/22‑3/26. Video showcasing ERIE’s corporate offices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQBh-yvmqQ0.
But we need to ensure we don't create a heading for "How The Property Adjuster Trainee Program Works" as separate section; we can embed within About the role.
Now Responsibilities:
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.
- 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 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.
We also have "Duties and Responsibilities (cont'd if applicable)" which includes essential functions etc. We could incorporate those as additional responsibilities.
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- 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.
- 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.
Now Requirements: maybe we can combine qualifications and additional experience? But we have separate Qualifications section.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- Property Adjuster Trainee: High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Property Adjuster I: 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.
- Property Adjuster II: High School Diploma or GED and five years of claims handling experience, or equivalent required; or Bachelor’s Degree and two years of claims handling experience, or equivalent required.
Additional Experience (physical etc.) could go under Requirements or maybe under Skills? But we have Skills section for capabilities list. Additional Experience includes physical ability etc. Could be under Requirements.
Let's create a Requirements section that includes Additional Experience and Designations/Licenses and Physical Requirements.
But we must not duplicate content. We'll decide:
- Requirements: include Additional Experience, Designations/Licenses, Physical Requirements.
- Skills: include Capabilities list (Values Diversity Nimble Learning etc.)
Now Requirements:
Requirements
- Physical ability and willingness to climb onto roofs and to lift and climb ladders.
- Willingness to work in inclement weather.
- Willingness to work in undesirable indoor environments (e.g., houses exposed to flooding, fires).
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
- 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.
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for this role.
- Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Often (20‑50%).
- Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely.
- Driving; Frequent (50‑80%).
- Lifting/Moving 0‑20 lbs; Often (20‑50%).
- Lifting/Moving 20‑50 lbs; Often (20‑50%).
for prose. We must output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Let's craft sections:
About the role
Position summary: Exercises independent discretion or judgment in handling property claims within designated level of authority. Also responsible for servicing assigned territory and may handle litigated claims. The selected candidate will ideally live in NW Westmoreland, NE Allegheny, Southern Armstrong, or Southern Butler County or the close surrounding areas. A company car and equipment to work from home will be provided. Ability to drive/travel regularly within the assigned territory. The hiring manager will consider candidates for Property Adjuster Trainee (F08), Property Adjuster I (F09) or Property Adjuster II (F10). Level of position offered will be based upon the depth and breadth of selected candidate's experience and qualifications.
How the Property Adjuster Trainee Program Works: Tentative program start date 1/4/2027. The 15‑week training program requires multiple weeks of training in Erie, PA, preparing you for immediate success as a Property Adjuster. The Smart Start class consists of classroom and hands‑on training activities in the ERIE Technical Learning Center (Erie, PA), where you will learn ERIE's property estimating platform. You will receive field experiences and opportunities to learn workflows within your branch office and apply what you have learned to claims handled alongside mentors and supervisors. This program provides comprehensive training to prepare you for the Property Adjuster role. Additional program details, expectations, and timing will be discussed during the interview process. Class dates at the Technical Learning Center in Erie, PA: 1/4/27‑1/15, 2/8‑2/19, 3/22‑3/26. Video showcasing ERIE’s corporate offices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQBh-yvmqQ0.
But we need to ensure we don't create a heading for "How The Property Adjuster Trainee Program Works" as separate section; we can embed within About the role. Now Responsibilities: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.
- 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 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
- Property Adjuster Trainee: High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Property Adjuster I: 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.
- Property Adjuster II: High School Diploma or GED and five years of claims handling experience, or equivalent required; or Bachelor’s Degree and two years of claims handling experience, or equivalent required.
Requirements
- Physical ability and willingness to climb onto roofs and to lift and climb ladders.
- Willingness to work in inclement weather.
- Willingness to work in undesirable indoor environments (e.g., houses exposed to flooding, fires).
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
- 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.
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for this role.
- Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Often (20‑50%).
- Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely.
- Driving; Frequent (50‑80%).
- Lifting/Moving 0‑20 lbs; Often (20‑50%).
- Lifting/Moving 20‑50 lbs; Often (20‑50%).