Job Details

Overview

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ "Superior" by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway group - one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide.

Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company's success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!

Benefits:

We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You'll be surprised by all we have to offer!

• Competitive compensation
• Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
• Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
• Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
• And much more!

Responsibilities

Specializing in New York Labor Law & High-Exposure Losses

Are you a veteran liability adjuster who thrives on complexity, strategy, and high-stakes negotiations? Step into a role where your expertise in New York Labor Law and catastrophic loss management truly matters. Join our Major Case Unit as a Senior Liability Adjuster, and take ownership of some of the most challenging and impactful commercial general liability claims in our organization.

In this senior-level role, you'll lead the investigation, evaluation, and resolution of large-loss and litigated CGL claims, with a strong emphasis on New York Labor Law matters. You will:

• Manage large and catastrophic losses, ensuring deep-dive investigations and strategic claim outcomes.
• Lead the analysis of construction contracts and insurance policies to determine coverage, identify priority of coverage, and evaluate risk transfer opportunities.
• Drive negotiation and settlement strategy, securing cost-effective, defensible outcomes.
• Investigate claims thoroughly, pinpointing covered vs. uncovered exposures.
• Collaborate closely with panel counsel to build litigation strategy, prepare for hearings, and defend insureds effectively.
• Review medical records, expert reports, and evidence to strengthen case positions.
• Set accurate indemnity and expense reserves on complex, high-exposure files.
• Issue timely and precise payments, maintaining financial accuracy.
• Interview insureds, claimants, and witnesses to gather critical claim intelligence.
• Occasional travel for mediations, trials, hearings, and onsite conferences.

Qualifications

We're looking for a seasoned professional who is confident managing complex NY Labor Law matters with exposure over $500,000. The ideal candidate has:

• 10+ years of experience handling Commercial General Liability (CGL) and BOP liability claims
• 5+ years specializing in New York Labor Law with significant loss exposure
• Bachelor's degree required, J.D. highly preferred
• Strong coverage knowledge and the ability to interpret insurance policies and construction contracts
• Demonstrated capability in risk transfer analysis and prioritizing coverage
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational ability and comfort with claims technology
• Excellent time-management and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with counsel, experts, and internal partners

This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including:

New York, NY; Parsippany, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Conshohocken, PA; Wilkes-Barre, PA; Alpharetta, GA; Rosemont, IL; Plano, TX; Scottsdale, AZ; and Rancho Cordova, CA.

The salary ranges below reflect broad pay bands based on cost-of-labor groupings. Actual base pay will vary depending on factors such as experience, education, skills, performance, job responsibilities, and work location.

High-Cost Markets

(e.g., New York City, Northern New Jersey, parts of California, Chicago)

Estimated Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $200,000

Standard-Cost Markets

(e.g., Pennsylvania, Texas, Georgia, Arizona, Illinois, remaining markets)

Estimated Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $160,000