**Material Damage Adjuster I**

**Location:** Columbus, OH, US, 43235 **Division or Field Office:**

Columbus Branch Office

**Department of Position:** Claims Department **Work from:**

Remote

At Erie Insurance, youre not just part of a Fortune 500 company; youre also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 5,000 employees and over 2,200 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. To attract and retain the best talent, we reward our team members with competitive salaries and a very generous benefits package.

****Position Summary****

Appraises material damage claims and total losses as received by assignment. Negotiates settlement of claims and disposes of salvage within authority.

* This is a remote, work from home position in Ohio

* A company car and equipment to work from home will be provided

* The hiring manager will also consider candidates for Material Damage Adjuster II. Level of position offered will be based upon the depth and breadth of selected candidate's experience and qualifications.

* The selected candidate will ideally live in Sandusky, Seneca and Wyandot county and/or surrounding areas

****Duties and Responsibilities****

Makes arrangements with repair shops, Policyholders or claimants to inspect vehicles. Photographs damaged areas and writes estimates on all claims when necessary. Determines rental needs and controls costs according to company guidelines.

Negotiates with repair shops on cost of repairs. Establishes value and settles total losses. Handles disposal of salvage within authority.

Distinguishes cause of damage for appropriate policy coverage.

Issues settlement checks and keeps appropriate records.

Establishes rapport with Agents and claims adjusters.

Contacts Policyholders and claimants regarding complaints stemming from original adjustment.

Attends appropriate training sessions.

Handles all material damage claims as assigned.

At the request of Underwriting, evaluates antique and classic cars for coverage value.

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.

****Competencies****

Values Diversity Self-Development Nimble Learning Collaborates Customer Focus Information Management Skills Cultivates Innovation Optimizes Work Processes Job-Specific Knowledge Instills Trust Ensures Accountability Decision Quality ****Qualifications****

High school diploma, or GED, required. Two years of experience in body shop, insurance claims adjusting OR completion of ERIEs Smart Start Program, required. Completion of General Insurance program preferred. Incumbent must live in territory assigned unless a change is approved by the company. Position requires the incumbent to serve on the catastrophe duty, which may include travel on short notice to other locations for periods in excess of two consecutive weeks. Willingness to obtain and maintain any required licenses. Valid drivers license and good driving record required.

****Physical Requirements****

Lifting 0-20 lbs; Occasional (<20%) Lifting 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%) Lifting Over 50 lbs; Occasional (<20%) Driving; Frequent (50-80%) Pushing/Pulling; Frequent (50-80%) Manual Keying/Data Entry; Often (20-50%) Climbing; Rarely