Location: New York,NY, USA
**Property Adjuster II**
**Location:** Ballston Spa, NY, US, 12020 **Division or Field Office:**
New York Branch Office
**Department of Position:** Claims Department **Work from:**
Home in NY (Saratoga and surrounding counties)
At Erie Insurance, youre not just part of a Fortune 500 company; youre also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 5,000 employees and over 2,200 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. To attract and retain the best talent, we reward our team members with competitive salaries and a very generous benefits package.
****Position Summary****
Exercises independent discretion or judgment in handling all types of property claims. Also assists or acts on behalf of the claims supervisor when required.
* Candidate will ideally reside in/around Saratoga and surrounding counties
* The Hiring Manager will also consider candidates for Property Adjuster I; level of position offered will be based upon the depth and breadth of selected candidates experience and qualifications
* Experience in commercial claims is a plus
* A company car is provided
* All Employees that work remotely must have access to internet service bandwidth speeds that meet ERIEs requirement of 50 mbps download and 10 mbps upload
****Duties and Responsibilities****
* Conducts investigations, interviews, and inspects damage, driving to site of damage within assigned territory or other if required. Prepares estimates, makes recommendation, and handles coverage questions, and litigation.
* Sets and maintains reserves, reviews reports and related materials, directs experts, determines coverage and claim value, issues or declines payment, and negotiates claims with plaintiff attorneys when necessary.
* Documents claim files and submits report for closure.
* Recognizes subrogation situations and initiates appropriate action.
* Services assigned territory and brings assigned claims to conclusion.
* Interacts with Agents and district sales managers on matters of mutual concern.
* Assists claims supervisor or acts on his/her behalf, including representing the company at legal proceedings, as required.
* Completes industry-related training programs and continues to attend training programs to remain informed on policy changes, interpretation or new legislation.
* Assists in training of new claims adjusters.
* Participates on Catastrophe Team when 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.
****Competencies****
Values Diversity Nimble Learning Self-Development 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 GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Five years property claims adjusting experience required. Demonstrated proficiency with estimating software required. Successful completion of Associate in Claims (AIC) program preferred. Incumbent must live in territory assigned unless a change is approved by the company. Position requires the incumbent to serve on Catastrophe Team, 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. Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
All Employees that work remotely must have access to internet service bandwidth speeds that meet ERIEs requirement of 50 mbps download and 10 mbps upload.
****Physical Requirements****
Lifting 0-20 lbs; Often (20-50%) Lifting 20-50 lbs; Often (20-50%) Lifting Over 50 lbs; Often (20-50%) Driving; Frequent (50-80%) Pushing/Pulling; Occasional (