Major Case Liability Adjuster (California)

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies; United States; Hybride; USD 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid schedule

No nights or weekends

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical/dental/vision from day one

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Longevity bonuses

Résumé du poste

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies seeks a Senior Liability Adjuster to handle large, complex CGL/BOP claims with a focus on California losses. The role requires extensive litigation experience and a licensed or license-ready adjuster. Company offers a hybrid environment and comprehensive benefits.

The Senior Liability Adjuster will oversee investigations, coverage analysis, and all stages of litigation, collaborating with a nationwide network of offices. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience handling litigated CGL and BOP claims.
• Experience handling catastrophic California claims with litigation and complex exposures.
• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or attorney license preferred.
• Ability to interpret coverage and analyze policies and contracts for risk transfer opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and technical skills.
• Effective time management with competing demands; willingness to travel for hearings and trials.
• Licensing: active adjuster license or ability to obtain/maintain state licenses with company support.

Responsabilités

• Handle large, catastrophic CGL and BOP claims with emphasis on California losses and litigated matters.
• Analyze policies, contracts, indemnifications, and additional insured provisions for coverage and risk transfer opportunities.
• Investigate claims, evaluate liability, and determine coverage applicability.
• Manage all phases of litigation from discovery to trial preparation.
• Review evidence, expert reports, and medical documentation.
• Establish reserves and process payments within authority.
• Take statements and manage claim documentation throughout the lifecycle.

Connaissances

Litigation experience

Catastrophic claims

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Time management

Travel willingness

Formation

Bachelor's degree

JD preferred

Adjuster license

Description du poste

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 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, 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

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.