Major Case Liability Adjuster (California)

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.

Responsibilities

• Handle large, catastrophic claims with a strong emphasis on California losses, including a high volume of litigated matters
• 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 and maintain indemnity and expense reserves; process payments within authority
• Take statements and manage claim documentation throughout the claim lifecycle

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience handling litigated 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
• Candidates must hold an active adjuster license or be willing and able to obtain and maintain all required state licenses (company will support the licensing process, including training and compliance with ongoing continuing education requirements)

Benefits

• 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

Pay

$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.

Schedule

Hybrid: 2 days remote / 3 days in-office (predictable hours, no nights, weekends, or holidays).

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.