Property Adjuster

• Exercise independent discretion or judgment in handling all types of property claims
• Assist or act on behalf of the claims supervisor when required
• Conduct investigations and interviews, inspect damage, and drive to damage sites within the assigned territory
• Prepare estimates, make recommendations, handle coverage questions, and manage litigation
• Set and maintain reserves; review reports and related materials
• Direct experts, determine coverage and claim value, issue or decline payment, and negotiate claims with plaintiff attorneys when necessary
• Document claim files and submit reports for closure
• Recognize subrogation situations and initiate appropriate action
• Service the assigned territory and bring claims to conclusion
• Interact with Agents and district sales managers
• Represent the company at legal proceedings as required
• Complete industry-related training and remain informed on policy changes, interpretation, and new legislation
• Assist in training new claims adjusters
• Participate on the Catastrophe Team when required

• Handle property claims within designated level of authority
• Contact policyholders regarding property claims
• Conduct investigations, interview insureds and witnesses, inspect damage, and prepare estimates
• Evaluate coverage and total claim value; determine payments and issue or decline payment
• Set and maintain adequate reserves
• Obtain and review reports, statements, records, and related materials
• Document claim files and submit final reports for closure
• Identify subrogation situations and initiate appropriate action
• Service assigned territory and bring claims to conclusion
• Interact with agents and district sales managers
• Handle property claims involving damage or coverage, including potentially litigated claims
• Negotiate with plaintiff attorneys or coordinate litigation with defense counsel
• Develop and apply knowledge of property-claim estimating practices and procedures
• Attend industry-related and other training sessions
• Successfully complete Technical Learning Center Training within one year of hire
• Participate on the Catastrophe Team when required
• Complete the 15-week Property Adjuster Trainee program, including classroom, hands-on, and field training in Erie, PA

• 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
• 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, including 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 regarding 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, field, mentor, and supervisor training