Erie Insurance announced Matt Palczer as vice president of property and subrogation.

Palczer began his career with Erie Insurance in 2002 as a mail clerk in the Murrysville, Pa. branch. He has served in positions of increasing responsibility including as a multi-line adjuster, property adjuster, property reinspector, property examiner and property claims reinspection manager. He is involved with ERIE's drone program.

Palczer is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree at Southern New Hampshire University and is a United States Air Force veteran. He holds the Associate in Claims designation.

About Erie Insurance

According to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 10th largest homeowners insurer and 11th largest automobile insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written and the 16th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written. The Group, rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, has more than 5 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia. Erie Insurance Group is a FORTUNE 500 company.