Director, Liability/Litigation Claims Examination

Division or Field Office:

Claims Division

Department of Position: Corporate Claims Department 

Work from:

Westport Office, Erie PA  Salary Range:

$119,767.00 - $191,317.00 *

salary range is for this level 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 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.
• 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

Manages and directs Litigation Examination Managers and Examiners.  Develops and evaluates claim handling examination and litigation procedures.  Actively supports and promotes corporate objectives and strategic plans including projects, presentations and regional/branch, division collaborations.

 

• This position is being reposted, if you have already applied your application is under consideration.
• The successful candidate will work from our Westport Office, Erie PA.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manages overall operations of designated area of authority.  Interviews, hires, trains, and directs personnel.  Prepares and conducts performance assessments, coordinates discipline, and oversees Employee development as required.  

Oversees Home Office claims examination activities.   Analyzes and evaluates department operating efficiency, staffing and activities and makes modifications to ensure optimum performance.

Consults with Claims Litigation Examination Managers regarding claims involving excess loss exposure, questions of coverage and settlement amounts.  

Monitors all claims-related litigation against ERIE Insurance Group and consults with the Litigation Examination team and field personnel to settle cases.  

Monitors relationships with external defense counsel.

Evaluates and coordinates claims training including Commercial Liability as required/needed.

Oversees special projects and research activities and monitors vendor relationships as directed.  

Remains current on trends and developments in insurance coverages, claims handling, litigation, and other related fields.  

The first five duties listed are the functions that are 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 a