Business Analyst, Group Benefits Underwriting Operations
Guardian Life, Hartford, CT, United States
Guardian's Group Benefits Underwriting team is hiring a Business Analyst. This is a fantastic career opportunity in a fast paced, dynamic environment!
You are:
A self-starter who seeks to understand customer needs, business demands, and aligns their capacity and skills to implement the best solutions
Able to solve problems and function highly in both an independent and team environment
Determined to find the best approach to the work, identifying the highest value techniques to achieve business objectives
Focused on developing and maintaining relationships with all key stakeholders to gather information, understand interests, and enhance personal and departmental productivity
You have:
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience in similar role
A broad understanding of group insurance strategies, products, and processes
Elevated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Copilot, and Salesforce
Exceptional written skills; ability to tailor messaging to audience
Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze information and solve problems using established procedures.
Customer‑focused mindset with a foundational understanding of customer needs and expectations.
Preferred: Experience with Group Underwriting workflows and processes
You will:
Build an in‑depth understanding of end‑to‑end underwriting processes, including customer expectations and upstream and downstream impacts
Gather and analyze information and participate in business analysis review, supporting improvements that align with department strategies and organizational goals
Participate in testing, training, and meetings that cut across multiple business and functional areas
Develop strong relationships with key business, technical, and project management functions
Maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders to gather information and understand stakeholder interests
Track to milestones, ensure system documentation and tools are updated and maintained
Possess excellent communication skills, to include the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization in written, verbal, and visual formats
Advocate for change within the team, department, and Guardian while remaining open and adaptable to evolving priorities
Location and Travel:
This position is open to candidates in the United States. Preference may be given to those applicants who are based near a Guardian hub office.
Minimal travel (less than 10%) may be required.
Salary Range:
$49,260.00 - $73,890.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits .
Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.
Visa Sponsorship
Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .
Visa Sponsorship:
Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
You are:
A self-starter who seeks to understand customer needs, business demands, and aligns their capacity and skills to implement the best solutions
Able to solve problems and function highly in both an independent and team environment
Determined to find the best approach to the work, identifying the highest value techniques to achieve business objectives
Focused on developing and maintaining relationships with all key stakeholders to gather information, understand interests, and enhance personal and departmental productivity
You have:
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience in similar role
A broad understanding of group insurance strategies, products, and processes
Elevated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Copilot, and Salesforce
Exceptional written skills; ability to tailor messaging to audience
Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze information and solve problems using established procedures.
Customer‑focused mindset with a foundational understanding of customer needs and expectations.
Preferred: Experience with Group Underwriting workflows and processes
You will:
Build an in‑depth understanding of end‑to‑end underwriting processes, including customer expectations and upstream and downstream impacts
Gather and analyze information and participate in business analysis review, supporting improvements that align with department strategies and organizational goals
Participate in testing, training, and meetings that cut across multiple business and functional areas
Develop strong relationships with key business, technical, and project management functions
Maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders to gather information and understand stakeholder interests
Track to milestones, ensure system documentation and tools are updated and maintained
Possess excellent communication skills, to include the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization in written, verbal, and visual formats
Advocate for change within the team, department, and Guardian while remaining open and adaptable to evolving priorities
Location and Travel:
This position is open to candidates in the United States. Preference may be given to those applicants who are based near a Guardian hub office.
Minimal travel (less than 10%) may be required.
Salary Range:
$49,260.00 - $73,890.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits .
Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.
Visa Sponsorship
Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .
Visa Sponsorship:
Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.