Senior Liability Claims Adjuster - Major Case Unit
About The Position
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. The Senior Liability Adjuster is responsible for conducting office investigations and adjusting complex commercial general liability claims that are largely litigated, with exposures up to and exceeding policy limits within our Major Case Unit. This role will require significant experience handling catastrophic claims in California and will primarily involve managing a high volume of California-based losses.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience adjusting commercial general liability (CGL) and businessowners’ policy (BOP) liability claims
- Experience handling catastrophic California claims, including litigation and complex exposures
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 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
- Candidates must hold an active adjuster license or be willing and able to obtain and maintain all required state licenses.
Nice To Haves
- Juris Doctor (JD) or attorney license preferred
- Willingness to occasionally travel for hearings, mediations, trials, and conferences
Responsibilities
- Handle large, catastrophic claims with a strong emphasis on California losses, including a 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
