Property Claims Specialist
Erie Insurance Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Pennsylvania • United States
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Salary
💰 $79,191 - $126,500 per year
About the role
- Exercises independent discretion or judgment in the handling of assigned property claims.
- Serves as a consultant to claims adjusters in their handling of property losses.
- Establishes immediate contact with Policyholders and claimants.
- Conducts extensive investigations into causes and origins of all major property claims.
- Inspects property damage, reviews information to prepare estimates, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage of claims, determines liability and total value of claims, and negotiates settlements.
- Sets and maintains adequate reserves.
- Determines liability and total value of claim, develops estimate and obtains an agreed scope of work and cost of repair with contractor and/or Policyholder.
- Assigns and supervises the handling of property losses by independent adjusters when necessary.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED and five years of claims handling experience (up to two years of equivalent may be substituted); or Bachelor’s Degree and three years of claims handling experience (up to two years of equivalent experience may be substituted.)
- Working knowledge of Windows software required.
- Appropriate license as required by state.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
- Ability to serve on Catastrophe Team with potential travel on short notice to other locations for extended periods.
Benefits
- Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.
- Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums.
- Pension, one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan.
- 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match.
- Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
- Career development including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
- Additional benefits such as 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
claims handlingproperty claims investigationliability determinationcoverage evaluationsettlement negotiationestimate preparationreserve settingscope of work developmentproperty damage inspectionindependent adjuster supervision
Soft Skills
independent judgmentconsultationcommunicationnegotiationsupervisionproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsadaptability
Certifications
appropriate state licensevalid driver's license