Senior Liability Claims Adjuster - Major Case Unit (California)

Good Things Start Here. 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. Overview Good Things Start Here. 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. Good Things You Can Count On. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies