Senior Claims Adjuster - Employer's Liability
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies · Wilkes-Barre, PA · 4 wk ago
HybridFull-time
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.
Schedule
- Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office
- Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)
Benefits
- Competitive pay + generous PTO
- Medical, dental & vision starting day one
- 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses
Pay
Salary $100,000 - $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.
Responsibilities
- Handle complex Employer's Liability claims from assignment through closure.
- Investigate liability, damages, coverage, and claim exposure.
- Evaluate medical records, wage loss documentation, expert reports, and legal pleadings.
- Establish appropriate reserves and develop claim resolution strategies.
- Direct defense counsel, experts, and other vendors.
- Identify risk transfer, indemnification, and additional insured opportunities.
- Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and other resolution proceedings.
- Negotiate settlements and manage high-exposure claim outcomes.
- Collaborate with underwriting, risk control, insureds, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; Attorney license preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of casualty,