We are looking to hire an ambitious Claims Support Specialist II to join our diverse team at Erie Insurance in Lexington, KY.
Growing your career as a Full Time Claims Support Specialist II is a fantastic opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, cooperation and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Claims Support Specialist II at Erie Insurance today!
Division or Field Office:
Kentucky Branch Office
Department of Position: Claims Department
Work from:
KY Branch Office
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 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.
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.
• A 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.
• A 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• 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
Under minimal supervision, performs claims/zone support activities.
The hiring manager will also consider candidates for Senior Claims Support Specialist. Level of position offered will be based upon the depth and breadth of selected candidate's experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will work Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pmin the Lexington, KY Branch Office for the first 3 months and will then be eligible for a hybrid schedule. The successful candidate would preferably have office experience Duties and Responsibilities
Performs support and administrative functions, including answering phones, filing, copying/imaging, faxing, processing and distributing mail and supporting third party vendor relationships and processes. Orders supplies and schedules/coordinates meetings. Greets and directs visitors to appropriate personnel.
Provides inbound and outbound phone support and customer service to all customers including policyholders, claimants, and agents, and handles all inquiries with customer service as a priority.
Provides customer service support during weather events including CAT loss reports and other CAT support duties
Provides support in various disciplines including material damage, property, liability, subrogation, workers compensation, medical, and litigation. Assists with various activities including preparing and processing documents, preparing time sensitive and confidential claim file information on a routine basis. Assist with follow up calls and other claim file support as needed.
Applies a working knowledge of policies and procedures, verifies and provides claims information, and offers initial services. Assists personnel with various activities including accessing and verifying policyholder information. Sets follow ups as appropriate for completion of support activities.
Responds to inquiries from customers, including but not limited to, adjusters, Policyholders, Agents, independent adjusters and claimants and/or refers to others as required. Handles all inquiries with customer service as a priority. Enters new loss report information and updates claim documentation. Duties and Responsibilities (cont'd if applicable)
Greets, screens and directs visitors to appropriate personnel
Handles claims related financial transactions including transfers, recoveries, and recodes for claims files as needed.
Assists with special projects as required.
Mentors and trains less experienced staff as needed.
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
Cultivates Innovation
Instills Trust
Decision Quality
Values Diversity
Nimble Learning
Customer Focus
Optimizes Work Processes
Ensures Accountability
Detail Orientation
Information Management Skills
Job-Specific Knowledge Qualifications
Minimum Required Education Equivalents
Associate's degree in business or related field; or
High School Diploma or GED and two years customer service in a professional setting, administrative, claims support or office experience, required.
Demonstrated ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute and 90 net data entry keystrokes per minute preferred. Completion of LOMASelect tests required. Passing score on LOMA Select tests required. Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software required. Experience in the insurance industry preferred. Completion or active pursuit of insurance education, such as the Program in General Insurance (INS 21, 22, 23) or INTRO courses, preferred. Valid driver's license preferred. Physical Requirements
Lifting 0-20 lbs; Frequent (50-80%)
Lifting 20-50 lbs; Occasional (
Lifting Over 50 lbs; Occasional (
Driving; Rarely
Pushing/Pulling; Frequent (50-80%)
Manual Keying/Data Entry; Frequent (50-80%)
Climbing; Rarely Nearest Major Market: Lexington
Benefits of working as a Claims Support Specialist II in Lexington, KY:
? Company offers great benefits
? Advancement opportunities
? Competitive salary
