Senior Subrogation Specialist - Erie Insurance
Erie, PA 16501
About the Job
Claims Division
Department of Position: Prty & Subrogation Claims Dept
Work from:
Home in Erie's Footprint Salary Range:
$60,677.00-$96,925.00*
salary range is for thislevel 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 ServiceĀ® 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
With minimal supervision obtains the necessary information to create subrogation recovery opportunities, coordinate the development of evidence to support subrogation recoveries, and pursue these recoveries in accordance with legal statutes, and policy provisions for large property and workers compensation losses.
- The successful candidate will work from home and must live within Erie's Footprint.
- This candidate will handle recoveries on large Property losses and Workers Compensation.
- Looking for Workers Compensation Subrogation experience or handling Workers Compensation claims.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reviews complex property, and workers compensation claim files to identify, evaluate, analyze and interpret subrogation potential; coordinates steps to secure evidence and ensure pursuit, development and recovery of claims payments on behalf of the insured, Agent and ERIE.
Evaluates completeness and accuracy of documentary evidence; records and processes all recovery payments; prepares and issues payments for subrogation expenses.
Coordinates the investigation of large property and workers compensation losses with the claim handler. Develops theory of liability, identifies subrogation targets, coordinates use of Origin and Cause Experts and manages subrogation counsel.
Handles restitutions and requests information from courts and district attorney's to proceed in the subrogation recovery process.
Refers applicable files for subrogation to outside counsel. If additional investigation is necessary, works with outside counsel to coordinate investigation efforts. Assists in managing litigation expenses and ensures that counsel adheres to ERIE's guidelines.
Attends depositions mediations, pretrial settlement conferences and hearings as required. Assists subrogation counsel by evaluating witness and testimony to determine whether a claim should be brought to conclusion prior to verdict.
Trains, mentors and provides assistance and support to claims adjusters on the handling of subrogation claims.
The first six 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 clear.
Competencies
Values Diversity
Self-Development
Nimble Learning
Collaborates
Information Management Skills
Customer Focus
Cultivates Innovation
Job-Specific Knowledge
Instills Trust
Optimizes Work Processes
Ensures Accountability
Decision Quality
Qualifications
High school diploma, or equivalent, and five years' experience working with subrogation, property, or workers compensation claims required.
Obtain and maintain licenses, as required by the state.
Travel for training and business required.
Certified Subrogation Recovery Professional (CSRP) designation other insurance industry course work or designations preferred.
Physical Requirements
Climbing/accessing heights; Never
Driving; Occasional (
Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Rarely
Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Rarely
Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Rarely
Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Rarely
Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Constant (>80%)