Property Adjuster II
- Employer
- Erie Insurance Group
- Location
- Lynchburg, VA and surrounding counties
- Salary
- Competitive Salary + Benefits + Company Car
- Posted
- Jun 04, 2021
- Closes
- Aug 03, 2021
- Ref
- 19283
- Category
- Claims
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
POSITION SUMMARY
- This position will work from home and service Lynchburg and the surrounding counties (Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell)
- Company car will be provided.
- Exercises independent discretion or judgment in handling all types of property claims. Also assists or acts on behalf of the claims supervisor when required.
- Claims will include residential and small to mid-commercial accounts.
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Five years property claims adjusting experience required.
- Demonstrated proficiency with estimating software required.
- High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Successful completion of Associate in Claims (AIC) program preferred.
- 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lifting 0-20 lbs; Often (20-50%)
Lifting 20-50 lbs; Often (20-50%)
Lifting Over 50 lbs; Often (20-50%)
Driving; Frequent (50-80%)
Pushing/Pulling; Occasional (<20%)
Manual Keying/Data Entry; Often (20-50%)
Climbing; Moderate (30-40%)
ERIE BENEFITS
- Company Car (all expenses paid by ERIE)
- 401k Match + Pension Plan
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
- Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off