Guidewire PC Business Analyst

Job Description

Experience required for a business analyst role within the Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance domain, specifically for Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration. Heres a breakdown of the skills youre highlighting: Mandatory Skills: Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration : Knowledge of configuring Guidewire PolicyCenter is critical for this role. Guidewire is a popular suite of applications used in the insurance industry, and PolicyCenter specifically handles policy administration. Business Analysis : Expertise in business analysis, including requirement gathering, elicitation, documentation, and testing. Ability to analyze business needs and translate them into functional requirements for technology solutions. Experience in P&C Insurance : Understanding the Property & Casualty Insurance domain, particularly New Business and Policy Administration processes. Familiarity with the various types of commercial lines (General Liability, Workers Compensation, Commercial Auto, Commercial Property, Business Owners, Inland Marine, etc. ). Knowledge specific to North American geography is preferred, given the focus on ISO Commercial Lines and ISO manuals. Client Interaction and Stakeholder Management : Ability to conduct workshops, meetings, and walkthroughs involving multiple stakeholders. Skill in building and maintaining client relationships, understanding their needs, and ensuring solutions align with business value. Presentation Skills : Ability to develop impactful presentations (PPTs) for internal and external audiences, including explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Solution Evaluation : Strong skills in evaluating technology solutions from a business value perspective, ensuring that the proposed solutions meet the needs of the business and stakeholders. Agile Methodologies : Experience with Agile SCRUM or SAFe methodologies is a must, as these approaches are commonly used in the software development and implementation lifecycle. Nice-to-Have Skills: Knowledge of Other Guidewire Products : Exposure to other Guidewire products (like BillingCenter, ClaimCenter) would be beneficial, but not mandatory for the role. Exposure to ISO Commercial Lines : Familiarity with ISO Commercial Lines implementations and understanding ISO Manuals and ERC Content would be a plus. This knowledge helps in aligning business processes with ISO standards for the insurance industry. Key Attributes: Technical Expertise : In-depth knowledge of Guidewire PolicyCenter and its configuration. Industry Knowledge : Strong foundation in the Property & Casualty insurance domain, especially Commercial Lines. Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to manage client expectations and translate business needs into technical requirements. Business Acumen : Ability to evaluate technology solutions from a holistic business value perspective. Methodology Expertise : Familiarity with Agile SCRUM and SAFe methodologies, as they are essential for delivering solutions in a fast-paced, iterative environment. ",