Business Analyst, P&C Insurance (Remote)

Crum & Forster Company Overview Crum & Forster (C&F) provides market leading property & casualty, accident & health, specialty and standard commercial lines insurance solutions. A true underwriting company, we have a 200-year history of helping our customers manage risk with laser-focused expertise, integrity and discipline. Our people are empowered to make decisions and problem-solve with you smartly and swiftly. Our annual gross written premium is 6.2 billion. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A+" (Superior) by AM Best. Our most valuable asset is our people. We have 3000 employees, and locations throughout the United States and India. With our employee-first focus, the Company is consistently recognized as a great place to work, earning multiple workplace and wellness awards, including the Great Place to Work® Award, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents, Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials, and many others. C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings. For more information about C&F, please visit our website: Job Description The Business Analyst participates on a small team of 2-5 business analysts contributing to the planning, design, development, and launching of efficient business, financial, and operations systems in support of core organizational functions and business processes. This includes gathering and analyzing data in support of business cases, proposed projects, and systems requirements. The Business Analyst role requires an intermediate understanding of insurance workflows and systems. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, possess an entrepreneurial spirit, have a service mentality, and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. The Business Analyst is a member of the Surplus & Specialty Lines (SSL) Digital Services team, supporting the Underwriting, Claims and Billing & Collections business units. SSL underwrites both admitted and non-admitted business for General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers Compensation, Property, Inland Marine, and Excess/Umbrella lines of business across multiple industry verticals, including but not limited to Contracting, Transportation, Energy, Security, and Environmental. What you will do: Strategy & Planning Participate in meetings with business unit leadership, systems owners, and end users to define system requirements, and identify existing issues. Participate in meetings with business and IT (Information Technology) Stakeholders in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new applications, and enhancements to existing applications. Participate in design sessions to prototype new systems to enhance business processes, operations, and information process flow. Participate in roadmap planning based on the defined goals, objectives and priorities of the assigned business units. Adheres to scope and parameters of systems analysis to define predictable outcomes and action plans. Conduct analysis to make recommendations or suggest alternatives that address existing and potential trouble areas in operating systems and processes across the organization. Execution & Delivery Adhere to established project timeline for delivery of project milestones, and communication plan for reporting project status. Provide systems models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to development teams, as required. Identify the cause for issues based on the findings, complete with probable causes and viable solutions. Collaborate with Digital Service teams to ensure compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems. Coordinate testing of application systems, including end-user acceptance, and quality assurance reviews, for modified and new systems, and other post-implementation support. Provide documentation, training materials, orientation, and training to end users for all modified and new systems, as needed. What you will bring to C&F: Knowledge & Experience Bachelor's degree plus 2-5+ years relevant experience working in a Business Analyst capacity within P&C Insurance, certain certification may be required. Experience in the design, development, and implementation of software solutions, systems, or products in support of underwriting, financial or claims application systems. Experience working with Duck Creek Policy or similar platforms to support P&C insurance and digital transformation programs. Comprehensive understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives. Good analytical and creative problem-solving skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent listening and interpersonal skills. Logical, efficient, with keen attention to detail. Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required. Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language. Self-motivated and directed. Ability to adhere to established priorities and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Strong customer service orientation. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. What C&F Will Bring To You Competitive compensation package Generous 401K employer match Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching Generous Paid Time Off Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing A core C&F tenet is supporting your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, which may include tuition reimbursement, industry-r Save elated certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community At C&F you will BELONG If you require special accommodations, please let us know. We value inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require special accommodations, please let us know. Belonging at C&F, is a mindset. It’s about fostering a culture of inclusion and connection, where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive and where our social impact efforts help strengthen the communities where we live and work. For California Residents Only: Information collected and processed as part of your career profile and any job applications you choose to submit are subject to our privacy notices and policies, visit for more information. Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws. Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $71,600 to a maximum of $105,000. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crum & Forster