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
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