Senior Liability Adjuster

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies•Conshohocken, PA

65d•Hybrid

About The Position

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide. Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path! Benefits: We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You’ll be surprised by all we have to offer!

Requirements

At least 10 years of prior experience adjusting commercial general liability (CGL) and businessowners' policies (BOP) liability claims
Bachelor's degree required, Attorney license preferred
Able to understand coverage
Ability to analyze policies of insurance and relevant contracts to address priority of coverage and explore risk transfer strategies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and computer skills
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize
Able to occasionally travel to hearings, mediations, trials, and conferences

Responsibilities

Handling large and catastrophic losses
Analyzing construction and other contracts
Analyzing policies of insurance
Addressing risk transfer strategies and priority of coverage
Proactive approach towards negotiating claims towards resolution
Investigating losses and identifying coverage issues
Analyzing coverage and identifying covered and uncovered claims
Assigning panel counsel to defend our insured(s)
Working with counsel to develop litigation plan to resolve underlying claim
Obtaining and reviewing evidence, reports, and medical records
Establishing indemnity and expense reserves
Processing payments
Taking statements from insured’s, claimants, and witnesses

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
401K retirement plan with company match
Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
And much more!