Senior Liability Adjuster - New York Labor Law (Major Case Unit)
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! Specializing in New York Labor Law & High-Exposure Losses Are you a veteran liability adjuster who thrives on complexity, strategy, and high‑stakes negotiations? Step into a role where your expertise in New York Labor Law and catastrophic loss management truly matters. Join our Major Case Unit as a Senior Liability Adjuster, and take ownership of some of the most challenging and impactful commercial general liability claims in our organization.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience handling Commercial General Liability (CGL) and BOP liability claims
- 5+ years specializing in New York Labor Law with significant loss exposure
- Bachelor’s degree required, J.D. highly preferred
- Strong coverage knowledge and the ability to interpret insurance policies and construction contracts
- Demonstrated capability in risk transfer analysis and prioritizing coverage
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational ability and comfort with claims technology
- Excellent time‑management and multi‑tasking skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with counsel, experts, and internal partners
Responsibilities
- Manage large and catastrophic losses, ensuring deep‑dive investigations and strategic claim outcomes.
- Lead the analysis of construction contracts and insurance policies to determine coverage, identify priority of coverage, and evaluate risk transfer opportunities.
- Drive negotiation and settlement strategy, securing cost‑effective, defensible outcomes.
- Investigate claims thoroughly, pinpointing covered vs. uncovered exposures.
- Collaborate closely with panel counsel to build litigation strategy, prepare for hearings, and defend insureds effectively.
- Review medical records, expert reports, and evidence to strengthen case positions.
- Set accurate indemnity and expense reserves on complex, high‑exposure files.
- Issue timely and precise payments, maintaining financial accuracy.
- Interview insureds, claimants, and witnesses to gather critical claim intelligence.
- Occasional travel for mediations, trials, hearings, and onsite conferences.
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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
