Material Damage Adjuster I

Erie Insurance Group
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 50,327 - 80,392 annuallyFunction: OtherExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Organizational skills","Customer focus","Information management","Accountability","Decision quality"]

Appraise material damage claims and total losses assigned by negotiating settlement amounts and managing salvage disposal within authority. Coordinate with repair shops, policyholders, and claimants to inspect vehicles, document damage with photos, determine rental needs, and prepare estimates. Identify causes of damage for appropriate coverage, issue settlement checks, and maintain detailed records. Support underwriting by evaluating antique/classic cars for coverage value when requested, while attending relevant training.

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Erie Insurance Group
Erie Insurance Group
19 hours ago

Material Damage Adjuster I

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Job Summary

Appraise material damage claims and total losses assigned by negotiating settlement amounts and managing salvage disposal within authority. Coordinate with repair shops, policyholders, and claimants to inspect vehicles, document damage with photos, determine rental needs, and prepare estimates. Identify causes of damage for appropriate coverage, issue settlement checks, and maintain detailed records. Support underwriting by evaluating antique/classic cars for coverage value when requested, while attending relevant training.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Appraise assigned material damage claims and total losses, including negotiation of claim settlements within authority.
  • •Arrange with repair shops, policyholders, or claimants to inspect vehicles; photograph damaged areas and write estimates when necessary.
  • •Determine rental needs and control repair costs according to company guidelines.
  • •Handle disposal of salvage within authority and distinguish cause of damage for appropriate policy coverage.
  • •Issue settlement checks, keep appropriate records, and establish rapport with agents and claims adjusters.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 50,327 - 80,392 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPension401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED required.
  • •Two years of experience in body shop or general claims handling, or completion of a formal Erie training program, required.
  • •Must reside in the assigned territory (preferred Ashtabula/Lake County or surrounding areas) unless a change is approved.
  • •Serve on the catastrophe duty, which may include travel on short notice to other locations for periods in excess of two consecutive weeks.
  • •Valid driver’s license and good driving record required, with willingness to obtain and maintain any required licenses.
Experience:2+ years
Education:High School
Skills:Organizational skillsCustomer focusInformation managementAccountabilityDecision quality
Licenses:Valid driver's license

Company Brief

Erie Insurance Group
Erie Insurance Group is a mutual insurance company providing auto, home, business, and life insurance products through a network of independent agents, serving customers across multiple U.S. states with a focus on local service and claims support.
Industry: Insurance
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Erie, United States
Founded: 1925
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