Major Case Liability Adjuster

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

Major Case Liability Adjuster managing catastrophic, litigated California claims for Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. Analyzing coverage, liability, reserves, and risk transfer through trial preparation.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRancho Cordova • Arizona, California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing litigated commercial general liability claims, with a strong focus on California catastrophic losses. Proficient in analyzing insurance policies and contracts to identify coverage defenses and risk transfer strategies while maintaining effective communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigated Commercial General Liability ClaimsCalifornia Catastrophic Claims ManagementInsurance Policy AnalysisActive Adjuster LicenseJuris Doctor (JD) or Attorney License

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Hard Skills

Claims InvestigationLiability EvaluationCoverage Applicability DeterminationIndemnity and Expense Reserves ManagementTrial PreparationEvidence ReviewExpert Report AnalysisMedical Documentation Review

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsEffective Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Adjuster LicenseContinuing Education Requirements

Industry Keywords

Commercial General Liability (CGL)Businessowners’ Policy (BOP)LitigationRisk Transfer StrategiesIndemnification Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct office investigations and adjust complex commercial general liability claims that are largely litigated, with exposures up to and exceeding policy limits within the Major Case Unit
Manage a high volume of California-based catastrophic losses and 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 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
Occasionally travel for hearings, mediations, trials, and conferences

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Must hold an active adjuster license or be willing and able to obtain and maintain all required state licenses
Ability to complete ongoing continuing education requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Company support for the licensing process, including training and compliance with ongoing continuing education requirements