Senior Commercial Claims & Litigation Specialist

Erie Insurance • Erie, PA

8d • $88,693 - $141,678 • Remote

About The Position

Exercises independent discretion and judgment in handling highly complex and/or high exposure commercial liability, commercial litigation, and non-litigated claims. The successful candidate will work from home and ideally live in the state of Pennsylvania, however surrounding areas may be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of claim handling or related experience required, or; Associate degree and 8 years of claim handling or related experience required; or High school diploma or GED and 10 years of claim handling or related experience required.
• Strong knowledge and experience in tort/contract law and complex/high exposure commercial claims handling required.
• Appropriate license as required by state.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Nice To Haves

• Litigation claim handling experience preferred.
• Completion of Associate in Claims (AIC), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Senior Claim's Law Associate (SCLA), or Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage, liability, and resolution strategies.
• Selects, engages, and collaborates with defense counsel in the handling of lawsuits.
• Manages litigation expenses and ensures that defense counsel adheres to ERIE's billing guidelines.
• Complies with and directs defense counsels' utilization of Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Responds to claim complaints and inquiries.
• Trains and mentors.
• Documents claim files.

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.
• Pension.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match.
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development.
• 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: Senior