Erie Insurance Group

Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan.. 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.. The successful candidate will work from home and ideally live in the state of Pennsylvania or New York and service the NE Regional Commercial Liability claims.. Completion of Associate in Claims (AIC), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Senior Claim's Law Associate (SCLA), or Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designations preferred.

litigation specialist

Division Or Field Office Claims Division Department of Position: Claims Department Work From Home in PA or NY Salary Range: $85,247.00-$136,175.00* salary range is for thislevel and may vary based on actual level of role hired for <ul><li>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. </li></ul>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: <ul><li> Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.Coverage begins your first day of work. </li><li> Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums.We currently pay up to 97% of employees' monthly premium costs. </li><li> 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. </li><li> 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match.The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension. </li><li> Paid time off.Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave. </li><li> Career development.Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations. </li></ul>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 judgment in handling highly complex and/or high exposure commercial liability, commercial litigation, and non-litigated claims. <ul><li> The successful candidate will work from home and ideally live in the state of Pennsylvania or New York and service the NE Regional Commercial Liability claims. </li><li> The successful candidate will primarily handle complex andlitigated claims in the Northeast Region. </li><li> The successful candidate must be willing to travel when required for claim investigation and litigation proceedings such as attending mediations and trials. </li></ul>Duties and Responsibilities Conducts investigations, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage, liability, and resolution strategies. Selects, engages, and collaborates with defense counsel in the handling of lawsuits. Manages litigation expenses and ensures that defense counsel adheres to ERIE's billing guidelines. Complies with and directs defense counsels' utilization of Outside Counsel Guidelines. Responds to claim complaints and inquiries. Trains and mentors. Documents claim files. 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. Competencies Self-Development Collaborates Detail Orientation Cultivates Innovation Instills Trust Decision Quality Information Management Skills Values Diversity Nimble Learning Job-Specific Knowledge Customer Focus Optimizes Work Processes Ensures Accountability Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 6 years of claim handling or related experience required, or; Associate degree and 8 years of claim handling or related experience required; or High school diploma or GED and 10 years of claim handling or related experience required. Strong knowledge and experience in tort/contract law and complex/high exposure commercial claims handling required. Litigation claim handling experience preferred. Completion of Associate in Claims (AIC), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Senior Claim's Law Associate (SCLA), or Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designations preferred. Appropriate license as required by state. Valid driver's license and good driving record required. Physical Requirements Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely Driving; Often (20-50%) Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional ( Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional ( Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional ( Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%) Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional ( Nearest Major Market: Erie

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