Property Adjuster I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Exercise independent judgment or discretion in managing property claims within designated authority.

• Service assigned territory and address litigated claims when necessary.

• Travel daily from a home office to perform property inspections.

• Communicate with policyholders regarding property claims.

• Conduct investigations and interview insured individuals and witnesses.

• Assess damage and prepare estimates.

• Evaluate and recommend claim coverage.

• Manage property claims within assigned authority.

• Set and maintain sufficient reserves.

• Obtain and review reports, statements, records, and related documentation.

• Analyze information to determine coverage and total claim value.

• Decide on payments, issue checks, or decline payment as necessary.

• Document claim files and submit final reports for closure.

• Identify subrogation situations and initiate appropriate actions.

• Collaborate with agents and district sales managers.

• Negotiate with plaintiff attorneys or coordinate litigation with defense counsel as required.

• Develop and implement knowledge of property-claim estimating practices and procedures.

• Attend industry-related and other training sessions.

• Successfully complete Technical Learning Center Training within one year of hire.

• Participate on the Catastrophe Team when needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and two years of claims handling experience, or equivalent required.

• High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of ERIE-sponsored formal education.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

• The incumbent must reside in the assigned territory unless a change is approved by the company.

• Ability to drive/travel regularly within the assigned territory.

• Willingness to pursue and complete Technical Learning Center Training is required.

• Successful completion of AIC 33 and AIC 35 is preferred.

• Willingness to obtain and maintain any required licenses.

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.

• Ability to serve on catastrophe duty, including travel on short notice to other locations for periods exceeding two consecutive weeks.

• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.

• Ability to lift over 50 lbs using lifting aid equipment.

• Ability to climb/access heights.

• Frequent driving capability.

• Proficient in manual keying, data entry, inputting information, and computer use.

🏝️ Benefits

• 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; Erie currently pays up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.

• Traditional pension plan; full-time employees are vested after five years of service.

• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match.

• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days, and parental leave.

• Tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.

• 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 community service.

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

• Company car.

• Equipment to work from home.

• Annual bonus payment may be available.