Property Adjuster (Trainee) - Montgomery and Berks County, PA

Position Summary

Participates in formal ERIE claims training program. Learns and assists in claims handling operations and processes.

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 duty listed is 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.

Capabilities

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Additional Experience 

• Successful candidate must commit to transitioning to the Property Adjuster I role, along with agreeing to role requirements, upon successful completion of the training 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. 

Designations and/or Licenses 

• Valid driver's license and good driving record required. 


• Willingness to obtain and maintain any required licenses.

Physical Requirements