Property Adjuster, South-Central Wisconsin

Erie Insurance Group

. Handle property claims within designated authority and exercise independent discretion or judgment .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $56,367 - $90,040 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 negotiating with attorneys. Proficient in documentation and reporting, with a strong understanding of property-claim estimating practices and procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

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Hard Skills

Property Claims ManagementInvestigation TechniquesCoverage EvaluationClaims DocumentationSubrogation IdentificationPayment DeterminationEstimate PreparationData EntryManual LiftingPPE Usage

Soft Skills

Independent JudgmentCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

AIC 33AIC 35

Industry Keywords

Property AdjusterCatastrophe DutyClaims InvestigationInsurance PolicyLitigation CoordinationClaims ClosureField TrainingPolicyholder InteractionTerritory ManagementDriving Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle property claims within designated authority and exercise independent discretion or judgment
Contact policyholders regarding property claims
Conduct investigations, interview insureds and witnesses, inspect damage, and prepare estimates
Evaluate coverage and total claim value and make coverage recommendations
Set and maintain adequate reserves
Obtain and review reports, statements, records, and related materials
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
Service the assigned territory and bring claims to conclusion
Interact with agents and district sales managers
Handle claims involving damage or coverage and potentially litigated claims
Negotiate with plaintiff attorneys or coordinate litigation with defense counsel as required
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 including classroom, hands-on, and field training in Erie, Pennsylvania

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required for Property Adjuster Trainee
Bachelor’s degree preferred for Property Adjuster Trainee
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
Must live in the assigned territory unless a company-approved change is made
Ability to drive and travel regularly within the assigned territory
Catastrophe duty, including travel on short notice 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
Successful completion of AIC 33 and AIC 35 preferred
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment
Ability to climb/access heights
Frequent driving, lifting/moving 0–20 lbs, lifting/moving 20–50 lbs, and manual keying/data entry/computer use
Occasional pushing/pulling/moving wheeled objects or equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents; coverage begins your first day of work
Employer pays up to 97% of employees’ monthly medical and prescription premium costs
Traditional pension plan; full-time employees 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
Company car
Equipment to work from home
Annual bonus payment may be available