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Senior General Liability Adjuster - New York Labor Law

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies, Scottsdale, AZ, United States


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 rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best and are ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group. Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide.
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
Salary Range

$95,000.00 - $140,000.00 USD
Additional Details

The successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3 days per week and also be available for travel as required. The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the U.S. and is subject to many factors including credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.
Employment type

Full-time
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level
Job function

Finance and Sales
Industries

Insurance

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