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Erie Insurance

Commercial Liability Claims Specialist

Erie Insurance, Rochester, New York, United States

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Position Summary

Exercises independent discretion in handling complex and/or high exposure commercial liability claims and commercial litigation. This is a work from home position. Strong preference for the successful candidate to live within the state of Pennsylvania or New York, serving the Northeast Regional Commercial Liability claim team. Consideration will be given for candidates residing elsewhere within ERIE’s corporate footprint. The successful candidate will primarily handle complicated and/or high exposure commercial liability claims. A company vehicle will be provided only if the successful candidate resides in Pennsylvania or New York Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts investigations, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage, liability, and resolution strategies. Handles or assists in handling of litigated claims as directed. Makes recommendations regarding litigation as appropriate. Responds to complaints and inquiries and resolves issues. Selects and directs outside experts, and vendors. Trains and mentors less experienced staff. Completes required training. The first three 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 Information Management Skills Customer Focus Job-Specific Knowledge Ensures Accountability Decision Quality Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements High school diploma or GED required. Additional Experience Five years' previous claims handling experience or equivalent experience in the legal field required. Travel for training may be required. Designations and/or Licenses Completion of Associate in Claims (AIC) program preferred. Appropriate license as required by state. Valid driver's license and good driving record required. Physical Requirements

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for this role. Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional ( Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely Driving; Occasional ( Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional ( Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional ( Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%) Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional ( #J-18808-Ljbffr