Liability Specialist

Erie Insurance • Town of Henrietta, NY

5d • $63,130 - $100,843 • Remote

About The Position

Exercises independent judgment in handling complex Home and Auto liability claims, including coverage issues, liability evaluation, injury assessment, negotiation and resolution strategy. Provides technical guidance to less experienced staff and supports consistent claim handling practices. Candidate will primarily handle claims for New York. Selected candidate will work remote within Erie Footprint.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and five years of claims related experience required; or Associate degree and three years of claims related experience required; or Bachelor’s degree and one year of claims related experience required.
• Working knowledge of liability coverages, laws, injury evaluation, reserving, negotiation and claim documentation required.
• Appropriate license(s) as required by applicable state(s), including the ability to secure and maintain dual or multiple licenses as business needs require.
• Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Frequent (50-80%)

Nice To Haves

• Associate in Claims (AIC), Senior Claims Law Associate (SCLA) or related designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations, evaluate and make recommendations regarding coverage and liability.
• Handles claims involving complex liability, damages or coverages.
• Negotiates with all parties, or their representatives, within designated authority.
• Documents the file and submits reports.
• Identifies subrogation opportunities and initiates appropriate action.
• Completes required training.
• The position requires the incumbent to provide support for property claims during periods of heavy volume.
• Trains and mentors.

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.
• Full-time employees are vested after five years of services.
• 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
• 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