Senior Claims Adjuster - Employer's Liability

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑

Predictable hours (no nights, weekends

Medical, dental & vision starting day1

401(k), tuition reimbursement &lon gev

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking a Senior Claims Adjuster to manage a portfolio of Employer's Liability claims with exposure in New York and Illinois.

The role involves investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of complex claims, collaborating with underwriters and counsel. A bachelor's degree is required, and licensure is preferred. Hybrid work and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; strong negotiation and analytical skills essential.
• Experience handling litigated bodily injury claims is a plus.
• Active adjuster license or ability to obtain required licenses with company support.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex Employer's Liability claims from assignment through closure.
• Investigate liability, damages, coverage, and claim exposure.
• Evaluate medical records, wage loss documentation, expert reports, and pleadings.
• Establish reserves and develop claim resolution strategies.
• Direct defense counsel, experts, and other vendors.
• Identify risk transfer and additional insured opportunities.
• Participate in mediations and settlement conferences.
• Negotiate settlements for high-exposure claims.
• Collaborate with underwriting, risk control, insureds, brokers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Claims management systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Attorney license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

Join Our Claims Team

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Claims Adjuster to manage a portfolio of Employer's Liability claims, with primary responsibility for exposures arising in New York and Illinois. The successful candidate will investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve complex and litigated claims involving allegations of employer negligence, third-party over actions, Labor Law exposures, workplace injuries, and other employer liability matters.

What You'll Do

• Handle complex Employer's Liability claims from assignment through closure.
• Investigate liability, damages, coverage, and claim exposure.
• Evaluate medical records, wage loss documentation, expert reports, and legal pleadings.
• Establish appropriate reserves and develop claim resolution strategies.
• Direct defense counsel, experts, and other vendors.
• Identify risk transfer, indemnification, and additional insured opportunities.
• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and other resolution proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements and manage high-exposure claim outcomes.
• Collaborate with underwriting, risk control, insureds, brokers, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Attorney license preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of casualty, liability, workers compensation, employer's liability, or construction claims experience.
• Experience handling litigated bodily injury claims.
• Strong understanding of negligence principles, liability defenses, and damage evaluation.
• Ability to independently manage a high-severity claim inventory.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with claims management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• 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 cost, training and compliance with ongoing continuing education requirements

Salary

$100,000 - $160,000 + 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.

Locations

This role may be based out of one of the following locations: New York, NY; Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Wilkes‑Barre, PA; Alpharetta, GA; Rosemont, IL; Plano, TX; and Scottsdale, AZ.

Interview Integrity Notice

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is committed to a fair and consistent hiring process. Candidates are expected to participate independently in interviews. Unauthorized recording, transcription, AI note-taking, or AI interview assistance tools may not be used during interviews without prior approval.