Position Summary

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

• This is a remote, work from home position. The candidate will need to live in and service the Elyria, OH and surrounding areas.
• The hiring manager will also consider candidates for Material Damage Adjuster II. 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.
• Good time management and organization skills preferred.
• Ability to drive/travel regularly within the assigned territory.

Duties and Responsibilities

Makes arrangements with repair shops, Policyholders or claimants to inspect vehicles. Photographs damaged areas and writes estimates on all claims when necessary. Determines rental needs and controls costs according to company guidelines.

Negotiates with repair shops on cost of repairs. Establishes value and settles total losses. Handles disposal of salvage within authority.

Distinguishes cause of damage for appropriate policy coverage.

Issues settlement checks and keeps appropriate records.

Establishes rapport with Agents and claims adjusters.

Contacts Policyholders and claimants regarding complaints stemming from original adjustment.

Attends appropriate training sessions.

Handles all material damage claims as assigned.

At the request of Underwriting, evaluates antique and classic cars for coverage value.

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.

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

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.
• 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.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off. 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 each year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,371.00 - $77,269.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Family leave
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Travel requirement:

• Travel
• Up to 75% travel

Work setting:

• Hybrid work
• Outdoor work

Ability to Commute:

• Canton, OH 44718 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Canton, OH 44718: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Canton, OH 44718