Property Adjuster – Chatham & Orange County

Erie Insurance Group

. Exercise independent discretion or judgment in handling property claims within designated authority .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,327 - $100,843 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in property claims handling, including conducting investigations, evaluating coverage, and managing claim files. Proficient in estimating damages and negotiating with legal representatives while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Claims Handling ExperienceProperty Claim EstimatingNegotiation with AttorneysTechnical Learning Center TrainingAIC 33 and AIC 35 Certification

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Hard Skills

Property Claims ManagementDamage InspectionClaim EvaluationReport DocumentationSubrogation IdentificationClaims NegotiationEstimates PreparationReserve SettingLitigated Claims HandlingCatastrophe Duty

Soft Skills

Independent JudgmentCommunication with PolicyholdersInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Claims Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

AIC 33AIC 35Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Property InsuranceClaims ProcessingInsurance LegislationCatastrophe ResponseField Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Exercise independent discretion or judgment in handling property claims within designated authority
Service the assigned territory and bring assigned claims to conclusion
Contact policyholders regarding property claims
Conduct investigations, interview insureds and witnesses, inspect damage, and prepare estimates
Evaluate and make recommendations regarding claim coverage
Set and maintain adequate reserves
Obtain and review reports, statements, records, and related materials
Evaluate information to determine coverage and total claim value
Determine payments and issue checks or decline payment as required
Document claim files and submit final reports for closure
Identify subrogation situations and initiate appropriate action
Interact with agents and district sales managers
Handle claims involving damage or coverage issues
Handle litigated claims, including negotiating with plaintiff attorneys or coordinating litigation with defense counsel
Develop and apply knowledge of property-claim estimating practices and procedures
Attend industry-related and other training sessions on policy changes, interpretation, and legislation
Successfully complete Technical Learning Center Training within one year of hire
Participate on the Catastrophe Team when required
Complete a 15-week Property Adjuster Trainee program with classroom, hands-on, and field training in Erie, Pennsylvania and the branch office

Requirements

What you’ll need

Property Adjuster Trainee: High school diploma or equivalent required
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
Incumbent must live in the territory assigned unless a change is approved by the company
Ability to drive/travel regularly within the assigned territory
Position requires catastrophe duty, including possible short-notice travel to other locations for periods exceeding two consecutive weeks
Willingness to pursue and complete Technical Learning Center Training required
Willingness to obtain and maintain any required licenses
Valid driver’s license and good driving record required
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required
Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment
Ability to climb/access heights
Regular and predictable attendance required
Bachelor's degree preferred for Property Adjuster Trainee
Successful completion of AIC 33 and AIC 35 preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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; Erie currently pays up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs
Traditional pension plan; full-time employees are vested after five years of service
401(k) with up to 4% contribution match
Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days, and parental leave
Tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations
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
Dollar-for-dollar matching of charitable gifts each year
Company car
Equipment to work from home
Career development and industry-related training programs