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Material Damage Adjuster II

Erie Insurance Group
NY, United States
Full-time

Material Damage Adjuster II

Location : Potsdam, Canton, Dannemora, Wa, NY, US, 13676, 136 Division or Field Office :

New York Branch Office

Department of Position : Claims Department Work from :

Home in NY Territory

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

  • The ideal candidate will live in Northern New York territory including the towns of Potsdam, Canton, Watertown, Dannemora and Parishville and service that area and surrounding territories.
  • 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.
  • This is a remote, work-from-home position that includes a company car.

Appraises material damage claims and total losses as received by assignment. Negotiates settlement of claims and disposes of salvage.

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

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

Lifting 0-20 lbs; Occasional (

19 days ago
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