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.
Key Responsibilities:
Handle high-exposure commercial liability claims involving severe bodily injury, wrongful death, construction accidents, premises liability, and other catastrophic losses with exposure up to and exceeding policy limits
Analyze insurance policies, contracts, indemnification agreements, and additional insured provisions to identify coverage defenses, tender opportunities, and risk transfer strategies
Investigate claims, evaluate liability, and determine coverage applicability
Manage claims through all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, mediation, settlement conferences, arbitration, and trial preparation
Review evidence, expert reports, and medical documentation
Establish, evaluate, and maintain large-loss indemnity and expense reserves based on evolving exposure and litigation strategy
Take statements and manage claim documentation throughout the claim lifecycle
Qualifications
At least 10 years of experience handling litigated commercial liability claims, including catastrophic bodily injury, construction defect, premises liability, or other high-exposure casualty losses.
Demonstrated experience setting and managing six- and seven-figure reserves and resolving claims with exposures exceeding $500,000
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
Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) or attorney license preferred
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; Scottsdale, AZ; and Rancho Cordova, CA.