Mechanical Claims Adjuster
DriveTime
Commercial Liability Claims Specialist
Erie Insurance Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $77,638 - $124,019 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Exercises independent discretion in handling complex and/or high exposure commercial liability claims and commercial litigation.
- Handle commercial general liability losses in the Indianapolis region including Northern IN and handle some commercial general liability litigation matters.
- Conducts investigations, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage, liability, and resolution strategies.
- Handles or assists in handling of litigated claims as directed and makes recommendations regarding litigation as appropriate.
- Responds to complaints and inquiries and resolves issues.
- Selects and directs outside experts, and vendors.
- Trains and mentors less experienced staff and completes required training.
- Must be willing to travel for field inspections of commercial liability losses, litigation proceedings (mediations, trials, etc.), and required training/meetings.
Requirements
- The successful candidate must reside in the state of IN, specifically Indianapolis, IN or Northern IN.
- The successful candidate will have an adjusters license required for KY at the time of hire or within 45 days if external and 90 days if an internal hire. Other state license requirements to be secured as the business need arises.
- High school diploma or GED required. Associates or bachelors degree preferred.
- Five years' previous claims handling experience or equivalent experience in the legal field required.
- Completion of Associate in Claims (AIC) program preferred. Commercial, Property, Casualty, Underwriter (CPCU) designation preferred.
- Appropriate license as required by state.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
- Willingness to travel for field inspections of commercial liability losses, litigation proceedings (mediations, trials, etc.), and required training/meetings.
- Physical requirements: Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required; Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (<20%) climbing/accessing heights; Rarely driving; Occasional (<20%) lifting/moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (<20%) lifting/moving 20-50 lbs; Often (20-50%) manual keying/data entry/inputting information/computer use; Occasional (<20%) pushing/pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels.
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 one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
- 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.
- Additional benefits that include 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.
- Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.
- Work from home in Indianapolis, IN or Northern IN.
- A company vehicle will be provided.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
claims handlingcommercial liabilitylitigationinvestigationscoverage evaluationresolution strategiesmentoringdata entrylifting aide equipmentuse of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Soft skills
independent discretionproblem solvingcommunicationtrainingteam leadershipcustomer serviceissue resolutionadaptabilityattention to detailtime management
Certifications
adjusters licenseAssociate in Claims (AIC)Commercial, Property, Casualty, Underwriter (CPCU)
