Full-Time

Claims Examiner

Workers’ Compensation, Claims Management

Posted on 7/28/2025

Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway

11-50 employees

Diversified holding company across insurance, utilities

Compensation Overview

$30.29/hr

San Diego, CA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid position requiring some in-office days.

Category
Legal & Compliance (2)
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Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Customer Service
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent certificate required
  • Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university is preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Spanish Fluency ability preferred
  • Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organization skills to ensure tasks are completed within hard deadlines
  • Basic mathematical skills to calculate monetary reserves
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook
Responsibilities
  • Completes classroom training introducing workers’ compensation claims handling strategies, medical terminology, and legal concepts.
  • Learns skills such as investigative and persuasive communication, negotiation, decision-making, and strategic planning. Learns to review and interpret medical records.
  • Conducts and directs the investigation of reported claims to determine coverage, compensability and severity and to gather all other relevant information, including making three-point contact telephone calls.
  • Calculates appropriate reserves for each claim and ensures that reserves are adjusted as needed per authority guidelines.
  • Develops and updates a plan of action for the successful resolution of each claim.
  • Assigns appropriate tasks to a Claims Assistant and/or Claims Clerical Assistant and ensures they are performed correctly and efficiently.
  • Reduces fraud through early identification and escalation.
  • Communicates effectively with individuals outside the company, including clients, medical providers, and injured workers.
  • Prepares timely and accurate settlement recommendations (within designated authority parameters) and effectively negotiates the settlement of claims.
  • Ensures that the actions of all other professionals involved in managing a claim, including attorneys, nurse case managers, and investigators, are coordinated to achieve a successful resolution of the claim.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university is preferred
  • Spanish Fluency ability preferred

Berkshire Hathaway is a diversified holding company with operations in insurance, utilities, manufacturing, and retail. It earns profits from its subsidiaries and from investment income generated by a large portfolio of stocks and bonds, while offering insurance and utility services and producing a range of goods. It differentiates itself with a very broad mix of operating companies and a long-term, cash-flow-focused approach rather than relying on one industry. Its goal is to build lasting shareholder value by owning and managing high-quality businesses and investments for the long term.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Omaha, Nebraska

Founded

1839

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 insurance underwriting profit surged 28% to $1.72B.
  • $1.8B Tokio Marine stake enables reinsurance partnerships and Japan M&A.
  • Cash pile reached $397B by Q1 2026, funding acquisitions and repurchases.

What critics are saying

  • Ajit Jain retires; Charlie Shamieh lacks expertise, causing underwriting losses.
  • PacifiCorp owes $10B+ for 2020 wildfires, diverting renewables capital.
  • Kraft Heinz Q4 volume fell 4.7%; Walmart erodes margins in 6-12 months.

What makes Berkshire Hathaway unique

  • Berkshire leverages $176.9B insurance float as low-cost capital for investments.
  • Greg Abel grew Berkshire Hathaway Energy into $25B powerhouse through execution.
  • Diversified portfolio spans insurance, utilities, manufacturing, and retail sectors.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program

Work From Home Program

Company News

Sionna Investment Managers
May 4th, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway Investors Weigh Future Under New CEO Greg Abel (CNBC)

Home / media / Berkshire Hathaway investors weigh future under new CEO Greg Abel (CNBC). Kim Shannon attended the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting this year and was interviewed by CNBC where she discussed her thoughts on Berkshire's direction under new CEO, Greg Abel.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 11th, 2026
Warren Buffett owns 9.8% of VeriSign — but there's a better pick in his portfolio

Berkshire Hathaway owns 9.8% of VeriSign, which provides registration services for .com and .net domains and operates two of the world's 13 root servers directing internet traffic. The company reported $1.6 billion in revenue and $826 million in net income in 2025, both up from 2024. However, VeriSign's growth prospects appear limited, with domain base growth projected at just 1.5% to 3.5% in 2026 as some businesses shift to social media instead of websites. Trading at a forward P/E ratio of 27.7, the stock appears expensive relative to its mature operations. As an alternative Buffett investment, the article suggests Sirius XM Holdings, where Berkshire owns approximately 37%, as a more attractively valued option with monopolistic characteristics in satellite radio.

Blogarama
Apr 8th, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway buys 2.49% stake in Tokio Marine for $1.8B

Berkshire Hathaway has acquired a 2.49% stake in Tokio Marine, one of Japan's largest insurers, for $1.8 billion through its reinsurance arm, National Indemnity Company. The deal was announced on 23 March 2026. NICO will join Tokio Marine's reinsurance panel through a Whole Account Quota Share arrangement, providing backup against major underwriting risks. The companies also plan to pursue global investment opportunities and mergers and acquisitions together. Tokio Marine will use the proceeds to buy back shares worth ¥287.4 billion, preventing shareholder dilution. Berkshire agreed to a 9.9% ownership cap without board approval. Founded in 1879, Tokio Marine operates in nearly 40 countries. This marks Berkshire's first major insurance investment in Japan, adding to its existing $35.4 billion holdings in five Japanese trading companies.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 5th, 2026
Coca-Cola: Warren Buffett's longest-held stock targets 8% EPS growth amid market volatility

Coca-Cola, Warren Buffett's longest-held stock since 1988, represents 11.4% of Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio and remains an attractive buy amid market volatility. The beverage giant demonstrated resilience in 2025 with 5% adjusted revenue growth and 4% earnings per share growth, whilst gaining market share. For 2026, Coca-Cola projects 4% to 5% revenue growth and 7% to 8% non-GAAP EPS growth, with free cash flow expected to reach $12.2 billion. The company's stability as a consumer staple has made it a Dividend King, having increased its dividend for 63 consecutive years. It currently offers a dividend yield of 2.68% at $0.53 per share.

Asia Insurance Post
Apr 3rd, 2026
Maritime Reinsurance: 6 more US reinsurance partners to join DFC and Chubb to provide up to $40B in coverage for Strait of Hormuz passage.

Maritime Reinsurance: 6 more US reinsurance partners to join DFC and Chubb to provide up to $40B in coverage for Strait of Hormuz passage. Apart from Chubb, Travelers, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Berkshire Hathaway, AIG, Starr, and CNA to provide reinsurance for DFC's Maritime Reinsurance plan. On top of DFC's $20 billion in rolling coverage, Chubb and these new partners will provide an additional $20 billion, bringing the total Maritime Reinsurance facility to $40 billion. WASHINGTON, D.C.:The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Chubb today announced six additional American insurance partners that will provide reinsurance for DFC's Maritime Reinsurance plan: Travelers, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Berkshire Hathaway, AIG, Starr, and CNA. On top of DFC's $20 billion in rolling coverage, Chubb and these new partners will provide an additional $20 billion, bringing the total Maritime Reinsurance facility to $40 billion. The plan is designed to deliver on President Trump's directive to help restore maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz, stabilize international commerce, and support American and allied businesses operating in the Middle East during the conflict with Iran. Maritime Reinsurance Details: * The reinsurance facility will insure losses up to approximately $40 billion on a rolling basis: $20 billion from DFC and $20 billion from Chubb and the additional partners. * Chubb, acting as lead underwriter, will manage the facility, determine pricing and terms, assume risk, and issue policies for eligible vessels and cargo. Chubb will also manage all claims. * The facility will provide War Marine Risk Insurance for Hull & Liability as well as Cargo. Coverage will be offered for War Hull Risk Insurance, for War P&I Insurance, and War Cargo Insurance. "DFC is proud to welcome Travelers, Liberty Mutual, Berkshire Hathaway, AIG, Starr, and CNA as additional reinsurance partners for our joint $40 billion Maritime Reinsurance plan," said DFC CEO Ben Black. "Along with Chubb, these leading American insurers bring deep underwriting experience in marine and marine war coverage, strengthening our efforts to help restore confidence in maritime trade." "Chubb is proud to lead and manage this program in partnership with the United States Government through the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. The commerce passing through the Strait of Hormuz plays a vital role in the global economy, and providing vessels with insurance protection is essential for resuming trade flows," said Chubb CEO Evan Greenberg. "Reliable insurance capacity matters most in periods of uncertainty," said Travelers Chairman and CEO Alan Schnitzer. "This public-private partnership brings stability to maritime trade at a critical moment, and we're pleased to contribute our expertise and financial strength alongside the United States Government through DFC and a strong group of industry partners to support global commerce and U.S. economic interests." "As a market leader in specialty insurance and risk advisory services, we have joined the mobilization of this facility to help support the restoration of maritime commerce," said Liberty Mutual Insurance Chairman, President, and CEO Tim Sweeney. "We are very pleased to support Chubb and DFC on this initiative, and we commend all the reinsurers for stepping up to demonstrate how our industry can help to meet important needs as they arise," said Ajit Jain, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway-Insurance Operations. "This initiative demonstrates how public and private partners can come together to address real-world risk. CNA is proud to contribute our marine underwriting expertise in collaboration with other industry leaders," said Douglas M. Worman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CNA. "The U.S. Government's mission of providing critical insurance capacity for vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz through the DFC is vital to supporting global commerce and stability," said Eric Andersen, President and CEO-Elect of AIG. "AIG is pleased to support this effort with risk solutions that will safeguard the resiliency of this important global trade route." Eligibility Qualifications: * DFC and its interagency partners will determine if a vessel is eligible to participate in the reinsurance facility based on the information collected from applicants, a sanctions and Know Your Customer vetting process, and other information obtained and deemed relevant by DFC and its interagency partners. Application Information: Below is a non-exhaustive list of key information that will be collected from every applicant. DFC will publicly announce the opening of the application portal and provide additional information concerning the application process soon. * Vessel name and operator * Origin and destination country of the vessel * IMO number * Flag of the vessel * Information as to the vessel operator and crew * Major beneficial owners of the vessel and domiciles thereof * Registered owner of the vessel and domicile thereof * Types, quantity, origin, destination, and value of cargo * Owner of cargo and domicile of owner * Information as to lenders financing the vessel Submit a comment. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

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