Senior Claims Adjuster – Employer's Liability

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

. Manage a portfolio of Employer's Liability claims, with primary responsibility for exposures arising in New York and Illinois .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Employer's Liability claims, including evaluating complex legal and medical documentation, negotiating settlements, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Holds a strong understanding of liability principles and claims management systems, ensuring effective resolution of high-severity claims.

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Employer's Liability Claims ManagementLitigated Bodily Injury Claims ExperienceNegotiation SkillsClaims Management Systems ProficiencyActive Adjuster License

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Hard Skills

Claims EvaluationDamage EvaluationLiability Defense UnderstandingHigh-Severity Claim ManagementMedical Record AnalysisWage Loss Documentation ReviewExpert Report EvaluationSettlement NegotiationRisk Transfer IdentificationIndemnification Opportunities

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Claims Management SystemsMicrosoft Office Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Attorney LicenseActive Adjuster License

Industry Keywords

Casualty ClaimsLiability ClaimsWorkers CompensationConstruction ClaimsMediation Participation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of Employer's Liability claims, with primary responsibility for exposures arising in New York and Illinois
Handle complex Employer's Liability claims from assignment through closure
Investigate liability, damages, coverage, and claim exposure
Evaluate medical records, wage loss documentation, expert reports, and legal pleadings
Establish appropriate reserves and develop claim resolution strategies
Direct defense counsel, experts, and other vendors
Identify risk transfer, indemnification, and additional insured opportunities
Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and other resolution proceedings
Negotiate settlements and manage high-exposure claim outcomes
Collaborate with underwriting, risk control, insureds, brokers, and internal stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Attorney license preferred
Minimum 5 years of casualty, liability, workers compensation, employer's liability, or construction claims experience
Experience handling litigated bodily injury claims
Strong understanding of negligence principles, liability defenses, and damage evaluation
Ability to independently manage a high-severity claim inventory
Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
Proficiency with claims management systems and Microsoft Office applications
Must hold an active adjuster license or be willing and able to obtain and maintain all required state licenses
Participation independently in interviews; unauthorized recording, transcription, AI note-taking, or AI interview assistance tools may not be used without prior approval

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 days 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 required licensing process, including cost, training, and ongoing continuing education compliance