Senior Commercial Claims & Litigation Specialist

Senior Commercial Claims & Litigation Specialist

Date: May 13, 2026

Location: Rochester, NY, US, 14602

Company: Erie Insurance

Division or Field Office: Casualty Claims Division

Department of Position: Commercial Gen Liability Dept

Work from: Remote

Salary Range: $93,127.00 - $148,762.00 * 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 (State) based on ERIE's geographical differences, 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: Exercises independent discretion and judgment in handling highly complex and/or high exposure commercial liability, commercial litigation, and non-litigated claims. The ideal candidate will reside anywhere in the Erie Footprint (WI,IL,IN,OH,PA,TN,KY,VA,WV,MD,NC,NY) and will service Pennsylvania & New York litigation. Salary grade will be based on where the candidate lives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts investigations, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage, liability, and resolution strategies.
• Selects, engages, and collaborates with defense counsel in the handling of lawsuits.
• Manages litigation expenses and ensures that defense counsel adheres to ERIE's billing guidelines.
• Complies with and directs defense counsels' utilization of Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Responds to claim complaints and inquiries.
• Trains and mentors.
• Documents claim files.

Capabilities:

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

Qualifications:

• Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree and 6 years of claim handling or related experience required, or; Associate degree and 8 years of claim handling or related experience required; or High school diploma or GED and 10 years of claim handling or related experience required.
• Additional Experience: Strong knowledge and experience in tort/contract law and complex/high exposure commercial claims handling required. Litigation claim handling experience preferred.
• Designations and/or Licenses: Completion of Associate in Claims (AIC), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Senior Claim's Law Associate (SCLA), or Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designations preferred. Appropriate license as required by state. Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Physical Requirements: Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely Driving; Often (20-50%) Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (<20%) Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%) Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (<20%) Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%) Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (<20%)