Habitability Claims Specialist - Hybrid Litigation

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

No nights/weekends

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) + tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking a Habitability Claims Adjuster to manage litigated California habitability claims within the Complex Claims unit.

In this role you will analyze coverage, liability, and damages, establish reserves, and negotiate settlements, collaborating with defense counsel and experts to drive claim resolution. Hybrid schedule and strong compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience handling litigated California habitability claims.
• Experience managing complex general liability or casualty claims.
• Knowledge of California landlord-tenant and habitability litigation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate coverage, liability, and damages.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and manage litigated California habitability claims from assignment through resolution.
• Analyze coverage, liability and damages exposure and determine appropriate claim strategies.
• Evaluate documentation, expert reports, inspection findings, medical records, and other evidence.
• Establish and maintain reserves based on claim exposure and litigation developments.
• Negotiate settlements within authority and make recommendations on higher-exposure claims.
• Partner with defense counsel, experts, and other vendors to develop litigation strategies and drive claim resolution.
• Conduct interviews with insureds, claimants, witnesses, and other involved parties.
• Maintain accurate claim documentation and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Issue indemnity and expense payments as appropriate.

Skills

Litigated claims

California habitability

General liability

Negotiation

Analysis

Communication

Licensing (adjuster)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent claims experience

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking a Habitability Claims Adjuster to manage litigated California habitability claims within the Complex Claims unit.

In this role you will analyze coverage, liability, and damages, establish reserves, and negotiate settlements, collaborating with defense counsel and experts to drive claim resolution. Hybrid schedule and strong compensation are offered.