*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.

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.

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.

Underwriting Program

We are currently hiring high-potential candidates to join our training program with an anticipated start date in January 2024. Our enhanced five-month training program prepares candidates for a career in Underwriting, handling both personal (auto, home) and commercial (business) lines of business. Our recent graduates reported that the program successfully laid a strong foundation for their future success. Insurance underwriters are “gatekeepers” who ultimately decide which risks Erie Insurance and its Agents should accept and retain. It’s an important job that is vital to our company’s success, and we are excited to now offer consolidated commercial and personal lines training. Our Underwriters are based out of our corporate office in Erie, PA and includes Senior & Executive Leadership exposure to network and develop all the needed skills and knowledge to succeed.

Who should apply?

There is typically no straight path to becoming an underwriter. Many people aren’t even aware such a job exists, and only a handful of colleges and universities offer risk management programs. This program gives interested individuals comprehensive training to successfully prepare them for the role. Candidates should ideally have a college degree; a background in insurance is helpful, but not required. We are seeking a diverse slate of exceptional candidates who have strong decision making, relationship building, communication and research skills.

How the program works

The five-month Underwriting Training Program is designed to give Trainees a bird’s eye view of the job. It includes both classroom time and hands-on training with Underwriters. Each Trainee is also assigned a formal mentor to shadow. After the Trainees graduate from the program, they become Underwriters, are integrated into the division based on workload need and will continue to help and shadow current Underwriters. When ready, Trainees receive their assigned territory and Agents with whom they will regularly service.

A rewarding path

As frontline decision makers, Underwriters have significant potential to impact ERIE’s bottom line. They also have many opportunities for professional growth. You can progress from Underwriter I to levels II, Senior and Consultant. Next, you can consider supervisory or management positions, or use your skills in another area of the company.