Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

Litigated Commercial Liability Adjuster (JD Required)

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies  •  $100k - $160k/yr  •  Scottsdale, AZ (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

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

Join Our Team as a Commercial Liability Adjuster

Are you a licensed attorney looking to leverage your legal training outside of a traditional law‑firm environment? Do you enjoy analyzing complex fact patterns, evaluating liability, and driving strategic outcomes? If so, this role offers the opportunity to apply your JD and litigation mindset in a collaborative, fast‑paced claims environment.

As a Commercial Liability Adjuster, you’ll manage Commercial General Liability (CGL) claims—many in active litigation—working closely with defense counsel and internal partners to deliver fair, timely, and well‑reasoned resolutions.

What You’ll Do

Investigate with Precision

  • Conduct thorough loss investigations and identify coverage and liability issues
  • Evaluate facts, policy language, and legal exposure to support sound claim decisions

Analyze & Strategize

  • Review pleadings, evidence, reports, and medical records to assess damages and set appropriate reserves
  • Develop litigation and resolution strategies in partnership with defense counsel

Drive Resolution

  • Negotiate settlements within authority and process payments accurately and efficiently
  • Balance legal risk, financial exposure, and business objectives

Build Strong Cases

  • Interview insureds, claimants, and witnesses to gather critical information
  • Draft and document clear, defensible claim file narratives and coverage positions

Partner with Legal Experts

  • Collaborate with attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle, including mediations and pre‑trial strategy
  • Ensure claims are handled in compliance with regulatory and company standards

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

  • Education: Juris Doctor (JD) required
  • Claims Experience: Proven experience handling Commercial General Liability (CGL) claims, including litigation
  • Licensing: Active TX All Lines Adjuster License, or willingness to obtain (company‑sponsored)
  • Legal & Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze liability, coverage, and litigation exposure
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly
  • Organization & Judgment: Strong organizational, computer, and time‑management skills with sound decision‑making ability

Why This Role?

This position is ideal for attorneys who enjoy strategy, analysis, and collaboration and want a long‑term career path that offers stability, professional growth, and exposure to complex commercial matters—without the demands of billable hours.

Salary $100,000 - $160,000

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a goodfaith 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.

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

About Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

Rated A+ Superior by AM Best (as of 8/13/25), Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies provides Property & Casualty insurance including Excess & Surplus lines.

NOTICES:

(1) We do not accept claims and will not bind or alter insurance coverage through social media sites. If you are a policyholder and wish to report a new claim, please call 888-NEW-CLMS (888-639-2567). To discuss an existing claim, call 800-673-2465 or e-mail at claims3@guard.com. If you are a policyholder and have a question about or change to an existing policy, please contact your insurance agent or call our Customer Service Unit at 800-673-2465 or e-mail csr@guard.com. To protect the privacy of our customers, we will not respond to posts regarding specific claims or insurance policies through social media sites/LinkedIn.

(2) BH GUARD’s social media sites are intended for sharing relevant information about the company with the public. While we fully encourage interaction and discussion from interested parties, we ask that you remain respectful and responsible with your comments. Please understand that we reserve the right to remove any posts or comments we deem inappropriate, unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, slanderous, hateful, redundant, or embarrassing to any person or entity. We reserve the right to ban/report users not in line with these guidelines.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Year Founded
1983
Website
guard.com
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