Material Damage Adjuster II

Erie Insurance Group

Material Damage Adjuster appraising and settling vehicle claims for Erie Insurance, a Fortune 500 insurer. Inspecting vehicles, writing estimates, negotiating repairs, and handling total-loss salvage across Illinois.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,130 - $100,843 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in appraising material damage claims and negotiating repair costs while maintaining strong organizational skills. Proficient in estimate writing and familiar with insurance claims processes, particularly in the Northern Illinois and Wisconsin territories.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Material Damage AppraisalEstimate WritingInsurance Claims AdjustingNegotiation SkillsGeneral Insurance Program Completion

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Hard Skills

Damage AssessmentVehicle InspectionCost ControlRecord MaintenanceData Entry

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)The ERIE

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDState License

Industry Keywords

Claims AdjustingTotal Loss SettlementCatastrophe TeamAntique and Classic Car EvaluationRental Cost Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Appraise material damage claims and total losses as received by assignment
Support the Northern Illinois and Wisconsin geographic territory
Arrange vehicle inspections by driving to accident or damage sites
Photograph damaged areas and write estimates
Determine rental needs and control rental costs according to company guidelines
Negotiate repair costs and establish vehicle values
Settle total losses and dispose of salvage
Distinguish the cause of damage for appropriate policy coverage
Issue settlement checks and maintain appropriate records
Respond to policyholder and claimant complaints
Establish rapport with agents and claims adjusters
Evaluate antique and classic cars for coverage value at Underwriting’s request
Attend appropriate training sessions
Serve on the Catastrophe Team, including possible short-notice travel to other locations for periods exceeding two weeks

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
Five years of experience in a body shop or insurance claims adjusting required
Estimate-writing experience required
Experience with The ERIE preferred
Must live in the assigned territory unless the company approves a change
Completion of General Insurance program preferred
Appropriate license as required by state
Valid driver’s license and good driving record required
Must serve on the Catastrophe Team and travel on short notice when required
Strong organizational skills
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment
Occasional climbing/accessing heights
Frequent lifting/moving of 0–20 lbs
Occasional lifting/moving of 20–50 lbs
Occasional manual keying, data entry, computer use, and pushing/pulling objects or wheeled equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Employer pays up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs
Traditional pension plan
Full-time employees are vested after five years of service
401(k) with up to 4% contribution match
Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave
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 charitable gifts each year
Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment