Senior Liability Claims Adjuster - Major Case Unit (California)

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies; Time; Hybrid; NOK 944.000 - 1.416.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑

No nights, weekends, or holidays

Medical, dental & vision starting day

401(k), tuition reimbursement & longet

Zusammenfassung

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking a Senior Liability Adjuster to oversee complex CGL/BOP claims, with a focus on California losses and a high-volume litigation workload. The position emphasizes investigations, coverage analysis, and collaboration with panel counsel.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (2 days remote, 3 in-office), competitive pay, and opportunities for growth within a nationwide PKO insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway.

Qualifikationen

• At least 10 years of experience adjusting commercial general liability (CGL) and businessowners’ policy (BOP) liability claims.
• Experience handling catastrophic California claims, including litigation and complex exposures.
• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or attorney license preferred.
• Ability to interpret coverage and analyze insurance policies and contracts to determine priority and risk transfer opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Handle large, catastrophic claims with a strong emphasis on California losses, including a high volume of litigated matters.
• Analyze insurance policies, contracts, coverage issues, and risk transfer opportunities.
• Investigate claims, evaluate liability, and determine coverage applicability.
• Partner with panel counsel to manage litigation strategy and drive claim resolution.
• Review evidence, expert reports, and medical documentation.
• Establish and maintain indemnity and expense reserves; process payments within authority.
• Take statements and manage claim documentation throughout the claim lifecycle.

Kenntnisse

CGL & BOP claims experience

Communication skills

Organizational & technical skills

Time management

Willingness to travel

Adjuster license

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

JD or attorney license preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Good Things Start Here.

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers.

Good Things You Can Count On.

• Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office
• Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)
• Competitive pay + generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision starting day one
• 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses

Responsibilities

The Senior Liability Adjuster is responsible for conducting office investigations and adjusting complex commercial general liability claims that are largely litigated, with exposures up to and exceeding policy limits within our Major Case Unit. This role will require significant experience handling catastrophic claims in California and will primarily involve managing a high volume of California-based losses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle large, catastrophic claims with a strong emphasis on California losses, including a high volume of litigated matters
• Analyze insurance policies, contracts, coverage issues, and risk transfer opportunities
• Investigate claims, evaluate liability, and determine coverage applicability
• Partner with panel counsel to manage litigation strategy and drive claim resolution
• Review evidence, expert reports, and medical documentation
• Establish and maintain indemnity and expense reserves; process payments within authority
• Take statements and manage claim documentation throughout the claim lifecycle

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience adjusting commercial general liability (CGL) and businessowners’ policy (BOP) liability claims
• Experience handling catastrophic California claims, including litigation and complex exposures
• Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) or attorney license preferred
• Ability to interpret coverage and analyze insurance policies and contracts to determine priority and risk transfer opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and technical skills
• Effective time management with the ability to prioritize competing demands
• Willingness to occasionally travel for hearings, mediations, trials, and conferences
• Licensing Requirement: Candidates must hold an active adjuster license or be willing and able to obtain and maintain all required state licenses. The company will support the licensing process, including training and compliance with ongoing continuing education requirements.

Salary $100,000 - $150,000 +bonus

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a good ‐faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.

This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including:

New York, NY; Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Wilkes‑Barre, PA; Alpharetta, GA; Rosemont, IL; Plano, TX; and Scottsdale, AZ.

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