What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Liability Claims Adjuster - New York Labor Law position at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies?
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
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
Salary $90,000 - $200,000 bonus
In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a good‐faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.
This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including:
New York, NY; Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Wilkes‑Barre, PA; Alpharetta, GA; Rosemont, IL; Plano, TX; Scottsdale, AZ; and Rancho Cordova, CA.
Salary : $90,000 - $500,000