Material Damage Adjuster II
Date: Mar 28, 2023
Location: Fayetteville, NC, US, 28301
Company: Erie Insurance
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Division or Field Office: |
Raleigh Branch Office |
| Department of Position: | Claims Department |
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Work from: |
Remote |
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 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.
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.
• A 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.
• A 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• 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, up to $12,500 a year.
Position Summary
Appraises material damage claims and total losses as received by assignment. Negotiates settlement of claims and disposes of salvage.
- This is a remote, work from home position in North Carolina
- The selected candidate will ideally live in Harnett, Cumberland county and/or surrounding areas
- A company car and equipment to work from home will be provided
- The hiring manager will also consider candidates for Material Damage Adjuster I. Level of position offered will be based upon the depth and breadth of selected candidate's experience and qualifications.
- Good time management and organization skills preferred
- Ability to drive/travel regularly within the assigned territory
Duties and Responsibilities
Arranges to inspect vehicles, driving to site of accident/damage within assigned territory or others if required. Photographs damaged areas, writes estimates, determines rental need and controls those costs according to company guidelines.
Negotiates repair costs, establishes value, settles total losses and handles disposal of salvage.
Distinguishes cause of damage for appropriate policy coverage.
Issues settlement checks and keeps appropriate records.
Responds to Policyholders and claimants complaints stemming from original adjustment.
Establishes rapport with Agents and claims adjusters.
At the request of Underwriting, evaluates antique and classic cars for coverage value.
Attends appropriate training sessions.
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.
Competencies
Qualifications
High school diploma, or GED, required. Five years experience in body shop or insurance claims adjusting, including estimate writing experience required. Experience with The ERIE preferred. Completion of General Insurance program preferred. Incumbent must live in territory assigned unless a change is approved by the company. Position requires the incumbent to serve on the Catastrophe Team, which may include travel on short notice to other locations for periods in excess of two weeks. Appropriate license as required by state. Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
Physical Requirements
Nearest Major Market: Fayetteville
