Senior Liability Claims Adjuster – Catastrophic CA Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

No nights/weekends

Competitive pay + PTO

Benefits from day one

401(k) & tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking a Senior Liability Adjuster to handle large, complex CGL/BOP claims, primarily California-based, with a focus on litigation and loss management. The role supports a Major Case Unit with potential for high-volume litigated matters.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of CGL/BOP experience, strong coverage interpretation skills, and a JD or attorney license in progress.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience adjusting commercial general liability (CGL) and businessowners’ policy (BOP) liability claims.
• Experience handling catastrophic California claims, including litigation.
• Bachelor’s degree required; 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 travel for hearings, mediations, trials, and conferences; licensing support provided by the company.

Responsibilities

• Handle large, catastrophic claims with emphasis on California losses; 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

CGL claims

BOP liability

Litigation coordination

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking a Senior Liability Adjuster to handle large, complex CGL/BOP claims, primarily California-based, with a focus on litigation and loss management. The role supports a Major Case Unit with potential for high-volume litigated matters.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of CGL/BOP experience, strong coverage interpretation skills, and a JD or attorney license in progress.