Business Systems Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

Alfa Insurance® is an A-rated insurance carrier that offers an excellent array of auto, home, life, farm and business insurance products. Since its humble beginnings in 1946, Alfa and its affiliates now serve more than 1 million customers across 14 states. 

Working as an Accountant – Reconciliations for Alfa Insurance® is more than reporting and analyzing financial information. It involves a wide range of responsibilities that contribute to the overall success of our organization. It’s becoming part of a team that is committed to excellence, integrity and exceeding expectations by providing the highest quality stewardship, financial information, and analysis of our companies. As part of the Alfa family, you can discover your purpose and help make a difference in the lives of our policyholders and your community

Job Summary

Alfa Insurance is seeking a driven Business System Specialist to help shape, support, and enhance our Guidewire Policy & Billing systems while partnering closely with teams across the organization. If you thrive in a fastpaced environment, enjoy transforming business needs into effective technical solutions, and are energized by meaningful collaboration, this is your chance to make a direct impact at a company that values innovation, professionalism, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of business requirements.
• Support the production Guidewire Policy & Billing applications.
• Participate in testing tasks.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor working with teammates and those outside the department
• Maintain a working knowledge of all policy forms, endorsements, exclusions, and underwriting rules and procedures for all lines of business within the policy administration system. 
• Maintain a professional and courteous working relationship with the underwriting department, agency force, and home office personnel. Maintains an acceptable attendance record as outlined in the P & C Underwriting Attendance Policy 

Qualifications 

• College Degree Required.
• 2 years Insurance experience specifically in underwriting, billing or claims departments.
• INS Designation is an advantage.
• International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certification is an advantage.
• Business Process Management Certifications are an advantage.
• Aptitude for providing technical solutions.
• Training/certification in Agile & Waterfall development methodologies is preferred.
• Strong background in verbal and written communications.
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.
• Guidewire software experience preferred.

Benefits/Perks

• Opportunity for annual performance bonus
• Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required)
• Benefits include: Health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance and 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off Bank to include 3 days PTO available after first 80 hours worked for New Hires
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Healthcare and Childcare spending accounts for tax savings
• Opportunities for advancement
• Continuous training and support throughout your career with Alfa
• College tuition discounts at various colleges in Alabama
• Fitness center
• Onsite cafeteria