Senior CA Catastrophic Liability Claims Lead (Hybrid)

Berkshire Hathaway Guard; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical insurance starting day one

Dental insurance starting day one

Vision insurance starting day one

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies in Scottsdale, AZ seek a Senior Liability Adjuster to manage complex commercial liability claims, with emphasis on California losses and a high volume of litigated matters.

You will analyze policies, coverage issues, and risk transfer opportunities, investigate claims, and collaborate with panel counsel to drive resolutions.

Requires 10+ years in CGL/BOP claims, a Bachelor's, and JD or license preferred; travel as needed; hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience adjusting CGL and BOP claims.
• Experience handling catastrophic California claims, including litigation and complex exposures.
• Ability to interpret coverage and analyze policies and contracts to determine priority and risk transfer opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and technical skills.
• Willingness to travel for hearings, mediations, trials, and conferences.

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

Skills

Catastrophic claims

CGL

BOP

Litigation coordination

Policy interpretation

Communication

Travel readiness

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD preferred

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies in Scottsdale, AZ seek a Senior Liability Adjuster to manage complex commercial liability claims, with emphasis on California losses and a high volume of litigated matters.

You will analyze policies, coverage issues, and risk transfer opportunities, investigate claims, and collaborate with panel counsel to drive resolutions.

Requires 10+ years in CGL/BOP claims, a Bachelor's, and JD or license preferred; travel as needed; hybrid work arrangement.