Property Adjuster II

Erie Insurance • Columbia, TN

128d • $61,892 - $98,865 • Remote

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. This position is a remote role based in Tennessee, specifically for the Claims Department. The ideal candidate will reside in Columbia/Maury county, TN or the surrounding area. The hiring manager will also consider candidates for Property Adjuster I. Level of position offered will be based upon the depth and breadth of selected candidate's experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and five years of claims handling experience, or equivalent required; or Bachelor's Degree and two years of claims handling experience, or equivalent required.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain any required licenses.
• Successful completion of Associate in Claims (AIC) program preferred.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in property claims handling.
• Experience with catastrophe claims.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations, interviews, and inspects damage, driving to site of damage within assigned territory or other if required.
• Prepares estimates, makes recommendations, and handles coverage questions, and litigation.
• Sets and maintains reserves, reviews reports and related materials, directs experts, determines coverage and claim value, issues or declines payment, and negotiates claims with plaintiff attorneys when necessary.
• Documents claim files and submits report for closure.
• Recognizes subrogation situations and initiates appropriate action.
• Services assigned territory and brings assigned claims to conclusion.
• Interacts with Agents and district sales managers on matters of mutual concern.
• Assists claims supervisor or acts on his/her behalf, including representing the company at legal proceedings, as required.
• Completes industry-related training programs and continues to attend training programs to remain informed on policy changes, interpretation or new legislation.
• Assists in training of new claims adjusters.
• Participates on Catastrophe Team when 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 plan, with full-time employees vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match.
• Paid time off including 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: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED