Business Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance and deep expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter (PC) to join our client’s team. The ideal candidate will act as a key liaison between business stakeholders, offshore BPO teams, and IT teams, ensuring effective communication, requirement gathering, solution delivery, and testing support across P&C insurance initiatives. Key Responsibilities Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for P&C insurance processes and Guidewire PolicyCenter implementations/enhancements. Serve as the primary point of contact between the client’s onshore team and offshore BPO/IT teams. Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications. Leverage deep Guidewire PolicyCenter knowledge to support policy administration, workflow analysis, configuration discussions, and business process improvements. Participate in system testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT); hands‑on testing experience is essential. Assist in root cause analysis, defect triage, and issue resolution. Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, and project documentation for stakeholders. Facilitate workshops, meetings, and walkthroughs to ensure clarity and alignment across business and technical teams. Required Qualifications Minimum 7 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the P&C insurance domain, with recent relevant experience. Strong hands‑on experience and deep functional knowledge of Guidewire PolicyCenter (PC) is mandatory. Working knowledge of policy‑related processes and systems within P&C insurance. Strong understanding of insurance products, underwriting workflows, policy lifecycle, endorsements, renewals, cancellations, and policy servicing processes. Experience working with offshore delivery models and cross‑functional global teams. Hands‑on experience in system testing and UAT, including test case creation, execution, and result validation. Excellent communication, interpersonal, stakeholder management, and requirement elicitation skills. Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, MS Office, and related business analysis tools. Preferred Skills Experience with Guidewire ecosystem applications and integrations. Experience with policy administration systems and claims platforms. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project delivery frameworks. Ability to collaborate effectively with business, operations, and technical teams in a fast‑paced environment. Preferred Certifications – non mandatory Guidewire Certified Associate or Specialist – PolicyCenter. Guidewire Business Analyst Certification (if available). Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA). #J-18808-Ljbffr Beta Search