Liability Specialist at Erie Insurance Group

Division Or Field Office

Silver Spring Branch Office

Department of Position: Claims Department

Work From

home in Silver Spring, MD or DC

Salary Range

$74,996.00 - $119,798.00 *

salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

• This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.
  
  

At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.

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.

Position Summary

Exercises independent discretion and judgement in claims handling involving complex liability issues, to include coverage issues and severe injury claims.

This position is being reposted. If you have previously applied, you will not need submit another application, your previous application will be considered.

• Candidate will primarily handle claims for MD and DC but could handle claims for other jurisdictions.
• Preferred candidate can live near MD or DC however, hiring manager will consider candidates that live in Northern VA and/or West Virginia.
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations, evaluate and make recommendations regarding coverage and liability.
• Handles claims involving complex liability, damages or coverages.
• Negotiates with all parties, or their representatives, within designated authority.
• Documents the file and submits reports.
• Identifies subrogation opportunities and initiates appropriate action.
• Completes required training.
• The position requires the incumbent to provide support for property claims during periods of heavy volume.
• Trains and mentors.
• Travel for training may be required.
  
  

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.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Capabilities

• Values Diversity
• Nimble Learning
• Self-Development
• Collaborates
• Customer Focus
• Cultivates Innovation
• Optimizes Work Processes (IC)
• Instills Trust
• Ensures Accountability
• Job-Specific Knowledge
• Decision Quality
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required;
• Associates or bachelor's degree preferred.
  
  

Additional Experience

• Five years casualty claims adjusting experience or equivalent experience in the medical or legal field required.
• Broad knowledge and expertise in the areas of liability coverages, laws and injuries required.
• Position requires incumbents to provide support for property claims during periods of heavy volume.
• Travel for training may be required.
  
  

Designations and/or Licenses

• Valid driver's license required.
• Completion of Associate in Claims (AIC) program preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (

Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely

Driving; Occasional (

Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Frequent (50-80%)