Claims Supervisor

Erie Insurance • Middletown Township, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Position Summary Supervises, trains, and monitors the activities of assigned claims adjusters and other claims personnel. Assists the Claims Manager or VP, Field Claims in the overseeing and handling of claims.

This is a Claims Supervisor in the Home and Auto Liability department.
The successful candidate must reside within a reasonable driving distance to a Pennsylvania claims office.

Erie Insurance Claims Offices in Pennsylvania are located in: Erie, Murrysville, Warrendale, Harrisburg, Allentown, and Media.

This is an in-office position, eligible for ERIE's hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six years of discipline specific claims adjusting experience, or equivalent estimating experience in a Claims leadership role required.
• Valid driver's license where required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• In depth knowledge of estimating software preferred.
• Completion of Associate in Claims (AIC) designation preferred.
• Obtain appropriate licenses as required by state within 45 days of employment in the role for external applicants and 90 days of employment in the role for internal applicants.
• Where applicable, the position requires the incumbent to serve on the Catastrophe Team, which may include travel on short notice to other locations for periods in excess of two consecutive weeks.

Responsibilities

• Manages overall operations of designated area of authority. Interviews, hires, trains, and directs personnel. Prepares and conducts performance assessments, coordinates discipline and oversees Employee development as required.
• Reviews claims on a regular basis in accordance with company policy. When appropriate, set up files of adjusters, checking for coverage, adequate reserves and acts as a resource for answering claims questions. Provides additional services as required. Takes action as necessary.
• Reviews claim correspondence and provides counsel on further action.
• Resolves coverage or unusual questions within designated authority. Conducts related research as necessary.
• Maintains and applies a working knowledge of adjuster’s files. Maintains knowledge of statutory laws.
• Makes recommendations to and participates with Claims Manager in developing and evaluating claims procedures.
• Handles claim complaints and inquiries.
• Assists Claim Manager and may act on his/her behalf as necessary.
• Where applicable receives and directs processing of legal papers served upon ERIE involving claims action. Also directs activities of outside legal counsel as required.
• Where applicable, assists in preparation for trial procedures where applicable. Attends pre-trial functions and trials as necessary.
• Where applicable, directs salvage disposal, reviews reports, payments and buyers. Negotiates with salvage action and salvage yards on behalf of the company.

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. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED