Senior Liability Claims Adjuster - Major Case Unit

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

$100K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years adjusting commercial general liability (CGL) and business owners’ policy (BOP) claims
  • Experience managing catastrophic claims and complex litigation in California
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) or attorney license preferred
  • Strong ability to interpret coverage and analyze insurance policies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Active adjuster license required or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

  • Handle large, litigated catastrophic claims primarily in California
  • Analyze policies, coverage issues, and risk transfer opportunities
  • Investigate claims and evaluate liability and coverage
  • Collaborate with panel counsel on litigation strategy
  • Review evidence and medical documentation related to claims
  • Establish and manage indemnity and expense reserves
  • Document and manage claims throughout their lifecycle

Benefits

  • The company supports the licensing process and continuing education requirements
  • Flexible work location from various office options
  • Opportunity to work with experienced professionals in complex claims
  • Exposure to a high volume of significant and impactful cases
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

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.

 

Key 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
Qualifications
  • 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; Juris Doctor (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 occasionally travel for hearings, mediations, trials, and conferences
  • Licensing Requirement: Candidates must hold an active adjuster license or be willing and able to obtain and maintain all required state licenses. The company will support the licensing process, including training and compliance with ongoing continuing education requirements.

 

Salary $100,000 - $150,000 +bonus

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a good‐faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.

 

This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including:

New York, NY; Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Wilkes‑Barre, PA; Alpharetta, GA; Rosemont, IL; Plano, TX; and Scottsdale, AZ.

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