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 the assigned authority.

• Serve the designated territory and address litigated claims as necessary.

• Communicate with policyholders regarding property claims.

• Perform investigations and conduct interviews with insured parties and witnesses.

• Assess property damage and generate estimates.

• Review coverage and provide recommendations.

• Establish and uphold adequate claim reserves.

• Collect and review reports, statements, records, and other related materials.

• Determine claim payments and issue checks or deny payments as needed.

• Document claim files and submit final reports for closure.

• Identify subrogation opportunities and initiate appropriate actions.

• Conclude assigned claims effectively.

• Collaborate with agents and district sales managers.

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

• Develop and implement knowledge of estimating practices and procedures for property claims.

• Attend industry-related training sessions and other educational opportunities.

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

• Participate in the Catastrophe Team as needed.

• Maintain consistent and predictable attendance.

• Conduct daily property inspections from a home office while traveling throughout the assigned territory.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Bachelor’s Degree.

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

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

• Position entails catastrophe duty, including potential short-notice travel to other locations for periods exceeding two consecutive weeks.

• Willingness to pursue and complete Technical Learning Center Training.

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

• Willingness to obtain and maintain any necessary licenses.

• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.

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

• Capability to lift over 50 lbs using lifting-aid equipment.

• Ability to access heights and climb.

• Frequent driving capability.

• Ability to lift/move items weighing 0–20 lbs and 20–50 lbs.

• Proficiency in manual keying, data entry, information inputting, and computer usage.

• Ability to push, pull, or move wheeled objects and equipment.

• Good time management and organizational skills are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents; benefits commence on your first day of employment.

• Minimal contributions to medical and prescription premiums; Erie currently covers up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.

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

• 401(k) plan with up to a 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 both children and adults.

• Adoption assistance available.

• Coverage for fertility and infertility treatments.

• Access to well-being programs.

• Paid volunteer hours for community service initiatives.

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

• Company vehicle provided.

• Equipment available for remote work.

• Potential for an annual bonus payment.