Senior Business Analyst

Hiscox

Senior Business Analyst shaping underwriting, rating, quoting, binding, and claims solutions for Hiscox, an international specialist insurer. Bridging insurance operations and technology teams.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeAtlanta • Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business analysis within the Property & Casualty insurance sector, focusing on underwriting, rate/quote/bind workflows, and claims processes. Proficient in translating complex business needs into actionable requirements and facilitating collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Business Analysis ExperienceProperty & Casualty Insurance KnowledgeRate/Quote/Bind Process SupportAgile MethodologiesProcess Mapping

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Hard Skills

Business Requirements DocumentationData MappingUser StoriesProcess MapsFunctional Specifications

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceVisioLucidchartRating Engines

Industry Keywords

UnderwritingClaims EnhancementsPolicy Lifecycle ChangesStakeholder InterviewsCompliance Considerations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Guidewire

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a lead analyst on initiatives involving underwriting, rate/quote/bind workflows, policy lifecycle changes, and claims enhancements
Elicit, analyze, and document detailed business and functional requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and data analysis
Map and evaluate current-state business processes
Identify improvement opportunities and define optimized future-state workflows
Partner with product owners, architects, and developers to shape viable solutions
Ensure technical delivery aligns with business needs
Support development and testing teams through story refinement, acceptance criteria, and defect triage
Act as a bridge between business users and technical teams
Translate complex business needs into process flows, data mapping, user stories, and BRDs
Facilitate solution design discussions, prioritization workshops, and backlog grooming sessions
Apply P&C insurance knowledge to rate, quote, bind, endorsement, renewal, and claims processes
Use knowledge of rating engines, policy administration systems, and claims platforms such as Duck Creek, Guidewire, or Majesco
Stay informed of regulatory and compliance considerations affecting underwriting and claims

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of business analysis experience in the Property & Casualty insurance industry
Preferably direct exposure to small commercial, specialty, or personal lines
Demonstrated experience supporting rate/quote/bind processes and claims lifecycle initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and business context
Proficient in creating process maps, use cases, user stories, data dictionaries, and functional specs
Experience with Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies and tools such as Jira, Confluence, Visio, and Lucidchart
Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and bonus (based on personal & company performance)
401(k) with competitive company matching
Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)
Company paid group term life, short-term disability and long-term disability coverage
24 Paid time off days
2 Hiscox Days
10 paid holidays
Ability to purchase 5 PTO days
Paid parental leave
4 week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
Financial Adoption Assistance
Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs
Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program
Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees’ mental health and wellbeing
Dynamic, creative and value-driven culture
Modern and open office spaces
Complimentary drinks