Erie Insurance
Property Adjuster Trainee (Finance)
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 ServiceĀ® to our customers-and to our employees. That's why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:
Position Summary
Participates in formal ERIE claims training program. Learns and assists in claims handling operations and processes.
Who should apply?
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Duties and Responsibilities
Successfully completes assigned projects independently, using information and skills acquired in the training program, according to course objectives and timeline.
Learns and becomes familiar with branch office procedures.
Accompanies Material Damage Adjusters or Property Adjusters during the investigation of claims and in handling other related claims functions as required.
Develops and demonstrates a working knowledge of the computer based estimating system applicable to the role.
Handles claim functions such as establishing reserves, taking statements, documenting activities, conducting investigations and adjudicating losses to their final disposition.
Interacts with Agents and district sales managers in assigned territory to become familiar with claims and underwriting issues.
The first dutylisted isthe 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.
Competencies
Values Diversity
Self-Development
Nimble Learning
Collaborates
Customer Focus
Information Management Skills
Cultivates Innovation
Instills Trust
Job-Specific Knowledge
Optimizes Work Processes
Ensures Accountability
Decision Quality
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
Successful candidate must commit to transitioning to the Property Adjuster I role, along with agreeing to role requirements, upon successful completion of thetraining program; where 'successful' means receiving a rating of 'Succeeding' on the course-end performance appraisal.
Additional skills, abilities and qualifications for the Property Adjuster I:
Physical ability and willingness to climb onto roofs and to lift and climb ladders.
Willingness to work in inclement weather.
Willingness to work in undesirable indoor environments (e.g., houses exposed to flooding, fires).
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Incumbent must live in territory assigned unless a change is approved by the company.
Position requires incumbent to serve on Catastrophe duty, 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.
Physical Requirements
Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (
Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (
Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (
Driving; Often (20-50%)
Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (
Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%)
Climbing/accessing heights; Moderate (30-40%)