Senior Liability Claims Adjuster - New York Labor Law

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

This role is part of a Major Case Unit handling large-loss and litigated commercial general liability claims, including New York Labor Law exposures.

The position focuses on investigation, coverage analysis, and resolution of high-exposure claims.

What You’ll Do

• Handle large-loss and catastrophic CGL claims, including New York Labor Law (200, 240, 241)
• Investigate claims and identify coverage, liability, and risk transfer issues
• Review construction contracts, indemnification agreements, and insurance policies to determine coverage and priority of coverage
• Work with defense counsel to manage litigated claims through resolution
• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure using medical records, expert reports, depositions, and other documentation
• Negotiate claim resolution through settlement, mediation, or trial preparation
• Set and adjust indemnity and expense reserves
• Issue indemnity and expense payments
• Interview insureds, claimants, and witnesses
• Travel as needed for mediations, hearings, trials, and conferences

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience handling CGL and/or BOP liability claims
• 5+ years handling New York Labor Law claims with exposures exceeding $500,000
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience reviewing insurance coverage, policy language, and construction contracts
• Experience with risk transfer and coverage priority
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage a high-exposure claims caseload
• Experience using claims systems and standard business tools
• Ability to work with defense counsel, experts, and internal teams

• 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 $90,000 - $160,000 + 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; Scottsdale, AZ; and Rancho Cordova, CA.