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Business Analyst I (property & casualty insurance required)
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Business Analyst I (property & casualty insurance required)

PEAK6 InsurTech began with the vision to bring our innovative drive and technology to the insurance sector. Today PEAK6 InsurTech is comprised of National Flood Services, We Insure, and Team Focus Insurance Group. Challenging the status quo and innovating the insurance industry is what we do. We think that there are better ways to get things done, so we decided why not do it ourselves? We’re not your parents’ insurance company – we know that as times change so should the industry. PEAK6 InsurTech having We Insure, National Flood Services, and Team Focus Insurance Group on our side gives us the ability to offer more and expect more. We know that insurance can be complicated, which is why we are here to change what you think about the industry.

PEAK6 InsurTech knows that technology rules just about everything, which is why we wanted to bring insurance to the 21st century. We threw the rule book out the window and are forging our own path in the industry, and we want you to join us. Not sure you know enough about insurance? We will teach you everything you need to know to help you grow into your role and get setup for the future. Joining PEAK6 InsurTech is not just a job, it’s a career path.

Team Focus Insurance Group has been serving the property and casualty insurance industry for 75 years, meaning we have a deep and rich understanding that reaches back generations. This coupled with the backing of PEAK6 InsurTech gives us more power to help us innovate and excel in an industry that we have a storied history with but also learn more about every day.

 

Team Focus Insurance Group and PEAK6 InsurTech value teamwork and camaraderie – we know that working with great people makes you love your job even more, which is why we are looking for talented professionals who work well together. Partnership and innovation are what drives us, so if you want to develop a career, gain a sense of purpose and accountability all while having fun, we want you to join our team. Learn how we are ensuring the success of our customers, our partners and our people and apply today.

Summary: The Business Analyst I works closely with our internal customers to learn about their business needs as it relates to the functionality of our Insurance applications.  Leveraging their knowledge of underwriting and insurance processes, the Business Analyst I develops and documents business requirements that assists resources on the IT Applications services team for product development and maintenance of enterprise insurance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

  • Develops business requirements documents that meet our customer’s insurance business needs.
  • Develops quality documentation in support of IT Application Service operations.
  • Closely works with users and seeks to improve application workflows for the betterment of our customers.
  • Monitors and follows the development lifecycle methodologies IT Application Service has in place.
  • Ensures estimates and BRD's are developed and delivered in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Assists in and supports IT Application Service team in their triage of production issues.
  • Develops and documents solutions for business problems and translates those solutions to technical personnel and sees those solutions through the delivery process.
  • Participates in the continuous process improvement projects of the IT Application Services in support of strategic corporate goals, departmental Goals and Objectives.
  • Evaluates current state processes and proposes future state processes.
  • Strong customer service-oriented approach yet be able to articulate and suggest other potential pathways of accomplishing objectives - never be afraid to ask, “what if”.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to multi-task, juggle multiple priorities and function in a flexible environment. Must have the ability to work under tight deadlines and be able to deliver completed work on time and with accuracy.

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical –Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Client Services - Manages difficult or emotional client situations; Responds promptly to client needs; Solicits client feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Creativity – Thinks creatively and provides creative methods and alternatives to assist in accomplishing corporate and fiscal goals, and in resolving conflict, quality issues, improving productivity as well as employee relations and activities.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organization’s core values.

Interpersonal - Creates effective working relationships across multiple levels and multiple functions within both client and Company organizations.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates consultative telephone sales skills; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Follows through on commitments.                                    

Project Management - Manages multiple projects and multi-level projects simultaneously.  Adaptable and able to perform different roles on projects as required.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities.             

Technological – Understands technology as related to Property/Casualty products; Able to interact and converse with client on matters of a technical nature. Demonstrates knowledge of Business Intelligence Tools and SDLC concepts and goals. Understands data modeling, process flow, user interface, application interface, data processing, reporting and application and system integration.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Recognizes accomplishment of other team members.

Written Communication - Uses writing effectively to advance business aims, creates complex documents that achieve desired results, tailors writing style to the audience, and organizes and express complex ideas effectively; using graphics and other aids as needed.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, in business or computer science.
  • 3-5 years of experience in business analysis or project management experience in the P& C insurance industry highly preferred
  • Previous experience utilizing a core insurance application suite highly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of SDLC concepts and goals.
  • Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Technical Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a proficiency in SQL queries. Proficiency working with reporting and Business Intelligence tools including the ability to understand and produce tabular reports, bar graphs, line graphs and pie charts. 

Strong expertise in Visio or any related tool for workflow designs and documentation.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; talk and hear over the telephone; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel Required:

25%

Please visit us on the web to learn more: https://www.teamfocusins.com/

 

This job cannot be performed in California, Washington, New York City or Colorado.

 

 

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