Major Case Liability Adjuster

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

Major Case Liability Adjuster handling complex, litigated commercial casualty claims for Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance, a nationwide property and casualty insurer. Evaluating coverage, liability, reserves, and settlements through trial preparation.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeConshohocken • 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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Expertise in managing high-exposure commercial liability claims, including severe bodily injury and construction accidents, with a strong focus on analyzing insurance policies and contracts. Proven ability to establish and manage large-loss reserves while effectively communicating and prioritizing tasks throughout the claims process.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Experience In Commercial Liability ClaimsExpertise In Analyzing Insurance PoliciesExperience Managing Six- And Seven-Figure ReservesActive Adjuster LicenseJuris Doctor (JD) Preferred

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Hard Skills

Commercial Liability Claims ManagementCoverage AnalysisLitigation ManagementClaims InvestigationIndemnity Reserve ManagementRisk Transfer StrategiesEvidence ReviewExpert Report EvaluationMedical Documentation ReviewTrial Preparation

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsEffective Time ManagementAbility To Prioritize Competing Demands

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Adjuster LicenseJuris Doctor (JD) Preferred

Industry Keywords

High-Exposure ClaimsCatastrophic LossesBodily InjuryWrongful DeathConstruction AccidentsPremises LiabilityLitigated ClaimsIndemnification AgreementsTender OpportunitiesSettlement Conferences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle high-exposure commercial liability claims involving severe bodily injury, wrongful death, construction accidents, premises liability, and other catastrophic losses with exposure up to and exceeding policy limits
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, evaluate, and maintain large-loss indemnity and expense reserves based on evolving exposure and litigation strategy
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 liability claims, including catastrophic bodily injury, construction defect, premises liability, or other high-exposure casualty losses
Demonstrated experience setting and managing six- and seven-figure reserves and resolving claims with exposures exceeding $500,000
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
Bachelor’s degree required
Active adjuster license, or willingness and ability to obtain and maintain all required state licenses
Juris Doctor (JD) or attorney license preferred

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