Senior Major Case Liability Adjuster-CA Catastrophe Claims

Berkshire Hathaway Guard; Rancho Cordova (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Predictable hours

Generous PTO

Medical benefits from day one

401(k) plan

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking a Senior Liability Adjuster to manage large, California-focused CGL/BOP claims within the Major Case Unit. The role demands extensive litigation experience and strong coverage analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities include handling complex claims through all litigation stages, adjusting reserves, and ensuring accurate documentation. Travel for hearings may be required; JD or active adjuster license preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience handling litigated CGL and BOP liability claims.
• Experience handling catastrophic California claims, including litigation and complex exposures.
• 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 time management.

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.

Skills

Litigation experience

California experience

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor (JD) or attorney license

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking a Senior Liability Adjuster to manage large, California-focused CGL/BOP claims within the Major Case Unit. The role demands extensive litigation experience and strong coverage analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities include handling complex claims through all litigation stages, adjusting reserves, and ensuring accurate documentation. Travel for hearings may be required; JD or active adjuster license preferred.