Liability Adjuster

Erie Insurance • Parkersburg, WV

57d • Remote

About The Position

Exercises independent discretion and judgement in claims handling involving complex liability issues, to include coverage issues and minor injury claims. This is a remote, work from home position in West Virginia The ideal candidate can live in West Virginia or Southern, OH and is able to travel to the Parkersburg Branch Office on occasion when needed. The ideal candidate will have their West Virginia Adjusters license or must be willing to obtain a WV Adjusters license.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of claims or customer service experience, preferably with casualty claims, required.
• Equivalent educational experience will be considered.
• Appropriate license as required by state.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have their West Virginia Adjusters license or must be willing to obtain a WV Adjusters license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations, evaluate and make recommendations regarding coverage and liability.
• Sets and maintains reserves. Obtains documents to establish the value of claims and negotiates settlement or declines claim.
• Documents files and submits final report.
• Identifies subrogation opportunities and initiates appropriate action.
• Negotiates with all parties, or their representatives, within designated authority.
• Completes required training.
• Trains and mentors.
• Travel for training may be required.

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.
• 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: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED