Property Adjuster (Northern Shenandoah Valley)
About The Position
This position involves handling all types of property claims with independent discretion or judgment, and may assist or act on behalf of the claims supervisor when required. The selected candidate will ideally live in Frederick, Clark or Shenandoah County in Virginia and/or surrounding areas. The hiring manager will consider candidates for Property Adjuster Trainee (F08), Property Adjuster I (F09) or Property Adjuster II (F10), with the level of position offered based upon the depth and breadth of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications. A company car and equipment to work from home will be provided. The Property Adjuster Trainee program is a 15-week training program that includes multiple weeks of training in Erie, PA, covering ERIE's property estimating platform, field experiences, and workflows within their branch office alongside mentors and supervisors. The program aims to provide comprehensive training to successfully prepare individuals for the Property Adjuster role. Specific class dates at the Technical Learning Center in Erie, Pa are scheduled for 1/4/27-1/15, 2/8-2/19, and 3/22-3/26.
Requirements
- Incumbent must live in territory assigned unless a change is approved by the company.
- Position requires the incumbent to serve on Catastrophe Team, which may include travel on short notice to other locations for periods in excess of two consecutive weeks.
- Willingness to obtain and maintain any required licenses.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for this role.
- Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Often (20-50%)
- Climbing/accessing heights; Moderate (30-40%)
- Driving; Frequent (50-80%)
- Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Often (20-50%)
- Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Often (20-50%)
- Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%)
- Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (<20%)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Successful completion of Associate in Claims (AIC) program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conducts investigations, interviews, and inspects damage, driving to site of damage within assigned territory or other if required.
- Prepares estimates, makes recommendation, 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. We are among the 2% of Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
