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Commercial Liability Adjuster

Role overview

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Five years casualty claims adjusting experience or equivalent experience in the medical or legal field required
  • Broad knowledge and expertise in the areas of liability coverages, laws and injuries required
  • Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

  • Conducts investigations, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage and liability
  • Handles claims involving complex liability, damages or coverages
  • Negotiates with all parties, or their representatives, within designated authority
  • Documents the file and submits reports

Key facts

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Negotiation
  • Training And Development
  • Collaboration
  • Accountability
  • Trustworthiness

About the company

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Erie Insurance Group

Insurance

From our modest roots starting in 1925 as a Pennsylvania auto insurer, we've grown to become a multi-line insurance company, offering auto, home, business and life insurance through our network of independent insurance agents. Today, our geographic presence extends to 12 states and the District of Columbia; from New York to North Carolina and from Wisconsin to Tennessee. At ERIE, we adhere to disciplined underwriting, fair pricing and a prudent investment philosophy. These factors have contributed to our ability to earn consistently superior ratings in the insurance industry. The combination of a quality agency force, a commitment to customer service and the financial stability provided by Erie Insurance Group assures our customers that we’ll be there when they need us most. According to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 11th largest homeowners insurer and 12th largest automobile insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written and the 16th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written. The Group, rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, has more than 5 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia. Erie Insurance is a FORTUNE 500 company. For social media posting guidelines, please visit: http://bit.ly/2tcKdBm

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryInsurance
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

 

Division or Field Office:

Claims Division

Department of Position: Claims Department 

Work from:

Home within ERIEs Footprint
Salary Range:

63,130.00 - 100,843.00 *

salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location (State) based on ERIE's geographical differences, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

 

At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies.  Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia. 

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers—and to our employees. That’s why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

  • 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 Summary

Exercises independent discretion and judgement in claims handling involving complex liability issues, to include coverage issues and severe injury claims.

 

  • There are multiple positions available.
  • This is a remote, work from home position.
  • The candidate can work anywhere within Erie's Footprint.
  • The successful candidate will be required to have or obtain the KY, NC, and WV adjuster licenses in the time permitted within the guidelines. Other licenses may be required as the business need requires.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conducts investigations, evaluate and make recommendations regarding coverage and liability. 
  • Handles claims involving complex liability, damages or coverages.
  • Negotiates with all parties, or their representatives, within designated authority. 
  • Documents the file and submits reports.
  • Identifies subrogation opportunities and initiates appropriate action.
  • Completes required training.
  • The position requires the incumbent to provide support for property claims during periods of heavy volume. 
  • Trains and mentors.
  • Travel for training may be required.


The first five duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Capabilities

Collaborates
Cultivates Innovation
Customer Focus
Decision Quality
Ensures Accountability
Instills Trust
Nimble Learning
Optimizes Work Processes (IC)
Self-Development
Values Diversity
Job Specific Knowledge

Qualifications

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required; 
  • Associates or bachelor's degree preferred.

 

Additional Experience

  • Five years casualty claims adjusting experience or equivalent experience in the medical or legal field required.
  • Broad knowledge and expertise in the areas of liability coverages, laws and injuries required. 
  • Position requires incumbents to provide support for property claims during periods of heavy volume. 
  • Travel for training may be required.


Designations and/or Licenses

  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Completion of Associate in Claims (AIC) program preferred.

Physical Requirements

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; Occasional (<20%)
Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Frequent (50-80%)
Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (<20%)
 

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