Major Case Liability Adjuster (California)

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Predictable hours

Generous PTO

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking a Senior Liability Adjuster to manage large, largely litigated CGL and BOP claims with a California focus. The role supports a Major Case Unit and requires handling high volumes of California-based losses.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (2 days remote, 3 in‑office) with competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Traveling for hearings may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of experience handling litigated CGL and BOP liability claims.
• Experience handling catastrophic California claims, including litigation and complex exposures.
• Active adjuster license or ability to obtain and maintain required licenses.

Responsibilities

• Handle large, catastrophic claims with a focus on California losses, many litigated.
• Analyze policies, contracts, indemnification agreements, and additional insured provisions to identify defenses and risk transfer opportunities.
• Investigate claims, evaluate liability, and determine coverage applicability.

Skills

Litigation management

Complex claims handling

Strong written/verbal communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor (JD) or attorney license preferred

Job description

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.

Overview

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, indemnification agreements, and additional insured provisions to identify coverage defenses, tender opportunities, and risk transfer strategies
• Investigate claims, evaluate liability, and determine coverage applicability
• Manage claims through all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, mediation, settlement conferences, arbitration, and trial preparation
• 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 handling litigated 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; Scottsdale, AZ; and Rancho Cordova, CA.

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