Role OverviewBerkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking a Habitability Claims Adjuster to manage litigated California habitability claims within the Complex Claims unit. The role involves investigating and managing claims from assignment through resolution, analyzing coverage, liability, and damages exposure, and negotiating settlements. The successful candidate will have a strong analytical and negotiation skillset, with experience in handling complex general liability or casualty claims.
What You Will Do
Key responsibilities include investigating and managing litigated California habitability claims, analyzing coverage, liability, and damages exposure, evaluating documentation and expert reports, establishing and maintaining reserves, negotiating settlements, and partnering with defense counsel and experts to develop litigation strategies.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical and negotiation skillset, with experience in handling complex general liability or casualty claims. They will be able to evaluate coverage, liability, and damages, and have a demonstrated ability to negotiate settlements. The company offers a competitive salary, generous PTO, and a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and longevity bonuses.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience handling litigated California habitability claims
- Experience managing complex general liability or casualty claims
- Knowledge of California landlord-tenant and habitability litigation practices
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate coverage, liability, and damages
- Strong organization, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- Juris Doctor (JD) preferred, or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent claims experience considered
- Active adjuster license or willingness to obtain and maintain all required state licenses
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Generous PTO
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Longevity bonuses
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