Senior Liability Claims Adjuster - Major Case Unit (California)

Job TitleSenior Liability AdjusterJob DescriptionGood 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.Key BenefitsGood things you can count on:Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in?officePredictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)Competitive pay + generous PTOMedical, dental & vision starting day one401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonusesResponsibilitiesThe 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 mattersAnalyze insurance policies, contracts, coverage issues, and risk transfer opportunitiesInvestigate claims, evaluate liability, and determine coverage applicabilityPartner with panel counsel to manage litigation strategy and drive claim resolutionReview evidence, expert reports, and medical documentationEstablish and maintain indemnity and expense reserves; process payments within authorityTake statements and manage claim documentation throughout the claim lifecycleQualificationsAt least 10 years of experience adjusting commercial general liability (CGL) and businessowners' policy (BOP) liability claimsExperience handling catastrophic California claims, including litigation and complex exposuresBachelor's degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) or attorney license preferredAbility to interpret coverage and analyze insurance policies and contracts to determine priority and risk transfer opportunitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational and technical skillsEffective time management with the ability to prioritize competing demandsWillingness to occasionally travel for hearings, mediations, trials, and conferencesLicensing 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 + bonusIn 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.