Property Adjuster (Central Wisconsin / Madison North)

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.

• The selected candidate will ideally live in Dane County, Wisconsin, or the Madison area and/or surrounding areas. This position will service Madison, Dane County, and territories extending north into Central Wisconsin.
• The hiring manager will consider candidates for Property Adjuster Trainee (F08), Property Adjuster I (F09) or Property Adjuster II (F10).   
• Level of position offered will be based upon the depth and breadth of selected candidate's experience and qualifications. 
• A company car and equipment to work from home will be provided 
• Ability to drive/travel regularly within the assigned territory 

How the Property Adjuster Trainee program works:   

Tentative Program Start Date: 1/4/2027 

• The 15-week training program will require multiple weeks of training in Erie, PA, which will prepare you for immediate success as a Property Adjuster.   
• The Smart Start class of Property Adjuster Trainees will consist of both classroom and hands-on training activities in the ERIE Technical Learning Center (in Erie, PA), where individuals will learn ERIE's property estimating platform.   
• Trainees will be provided with field experiences and opportunities to learn about workflows within their branch office and apply what they have learned to claims that they handle alongside their mentors and supervisors.   
• This program gives interested individuals comprehensive training to successfully prepare them for the Property Adjuster role.  Additional program details, expectations, and timing will be discussed during the interview process.    
    

 Class Dates at the Technical Learning Center in Erie, Pa: 

• 1/4/27- 1/15 
• 2/8- 2/19 
• 3/22- 3/26 

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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.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function. For certain positions at ERIE, including leadership roles, regular and predictable onsite presence may also be an essential job function based on business and operational needs.

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

Qualifications

Property Adjuster Trainee 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Bachelor's degree preferred.  

Property Adjuster I 

• High School Diploma or GED and two years of claims handling experience, or equivalent required; or  
• High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of ERIE sponsored formal education; or  
• Bachelor’s Degree required.  

Property Adjuster II 

• High School Diploma or GED and five years of claims handling experience, or equivalent required; or 
• Bachelor’s Degree and two years of claims handling experience, or equivalent required.  

 
Additional Experience   

• 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. 

 
Designations and/or Licenses   

• Willingness to pursue and complete Technical Learning Center Training required.
• Successful completion of AIC 33 and AIC 35 preferred.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain any required licenses.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. 

Physical Requirements