Major Case Adjuster - NY Labor Law Specialist

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

Are you a seasoned professional with a knack for navigating complex liability claims? Join our Major Case Unit as a Senior Liability Adjuster, where you'll play a pivotal role in managing high-stakes commercial general liability claims involving litigation and exposures that exceed policy limits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expertly handle large and catastrophic losses, ensuring thorough investigations and effective resolutions.
• Analyze construction contracts and insurance policies to identify coverage issues and risk transfer strategies.
• Proactively negotiate claims to achieve favorable outcomes for our clients.
• Investigate losses with a keen eye for detail, identifying covered and uncovered claims.
• Collaborate with panel counsel to develop robust litigation plans and defend our insureds.
• Review evidence, reports, and medical records to build strong cases.
• Establish indemnity and expense reserves with precision.
• Process payments efficiently and accurately.
• Conduct interviews with insureds, claimants, and witnesses to gather crucial information.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of prior experience adjusting CGL and BOP liability claims
• At least 5 years of experience adjusting New York Labor Law claims with an exposure of $500,000 or more
• Bachelor's degree required; Attorney license preferred
• Ability to understand coverage
• Analyze policies of insurance and relevant contracts to address priority of coverage and explore risk transfer strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize
• Occasional travel to hearings, mediations, trials, and conferences