P&C Business Analyst II
Argonaut Management Services, Inc, Albany, NY, United States
Company
Farm Family
Farm Family specializes in farm and ranch protection with a wide range of products including flexible farm packages, business owner policies, commercial package, workers compensation, commercial auto and select personal auto coverage. Farm Family is a leader in serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets and is pursuing growth across the U.S. The Farm Family entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc.
Job Description
The P&CBusiness Analyst II isresponsible forexecuting tasks associated with the success of the Farm Family organization related to strategicobjectivesand underwriting support.
This is a 100%in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours.
Essential Responsibilities: Manages incoming requests, researching issues/production problems as they arise toidentifyroot cause andassistswith complex corrections as needed.
Evaluates defects and issues for potential work arounds that are acceptable with the business stakeholders until the defect can be addressed
Elicits,identifies, and documents written business requirements and user acceptance testing criteria for department service requests and projects, and collaborates with other business area BAs toassistin doing the same for product or large strategic initiatives.
Validates requirements match the intention of the stakeholder's needs, assesses that requirementsdemonstratevalue and communicates advantages/disadvantages of alternate solutions when applicable.
Manages stakeholder expectations (no surprises) from beginning to end of an effort by creating and delivering on an effective communication plan
Works with stakeholders to assess impact,analyzescost/benefit and risk of change andassistsin prioritizing changes, servicerequestsand projects in line with the department and organization's goals and roadmap.
Reviews current processes and systems todeterminehow solutions or processes are performing to recommend improvements to support change management, best practice or maximize efficiencies as applicable.
Serves as a liaison between Underwriting and other business areas (such as Computer Technology Services (CTS), product, actuarial, agencies, training, compliance, claims, billing, call center, client experience, etc.) and collaborate effectively.
Effectively communicates priorities, updates and changes as needed to the underwriting department and leadership andassistwith communicating changes & updates on production problems as applicable to the field.Effectively communicates how proposed solutions will achieve businessobjectives.
Assistsless experienced analysts as needed.
Additional Responsibilities: Completes other tasks as assigned
Qualifications / Experience Required: Bachelor's degree.
Three or more years of experience.
Supervisory/management experiencenotapplicable.
Possess a strong understanding of the P&C underwriting processes, systems, and products
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels and business areas in the organization
Possess effective conflict resolution skills
Strong technical aptitude, proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word,Exceland PowerPoint).
Must be highly organized, self-driven, results-oriented, visionary thinker with a clear focus on quality.
Must be adaptable and comfortable with ongoing variety in daily responsibilities
Be open to ongoing education and development
Preferred Qualifications: Industry related designation and/or Business Analysis certification preferred.
Experience with SharePoint is beneficial
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at .
Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Resumes submitted for this or any other position without prior authorization from Human Resources will be considered unsolicited. BWS and / or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
The collection of your personal information is subject to ourHR Privacy Notice
Benefits and Compensation We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program-including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
Job Description
The P&CBusiness Analyst II isresponsible forexecuting tasks associated with the success of the Farm Family organization related to strategicobjectivesand underwriting support.
This is a 100%in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours.
Essential Responsibilities: Manages incoming requests, researching issues/production problems as they arise toidentifyroot cause andassistswith complex corrections as needed.
Evaluates defects and issues for potential work arounds that are acceptable with the business stakeholders until the defect can be addressed
Elicits,identifies, and documents written business requirements and user acceptance testing criteria for department service requests and projects, and collaborates with other business area BAs toassistin doing the same for product or large strategic initiatives.
Validates requirements match the intention of the stakeholder's needs, assesses that requirementsdemonstratevalue and communicates advantages/disadvantages of alternate solutions when applicable.
Manages stakeholder expectations (no surprises) from beginning to end of an effort by creating and delivering on an effective communication plan
Works with stakeholders to assess impact,analyzescost/benefit and risk of change andassistsin prioritizing changes, servicerequestsand projects in line with the department and organization's goals and roadmap.
Reviews current processes and systems todeterminehow solutions or processes are performing to recommend improvements to support change management, best practice or maximize efficiencies as applicable.
Serves as a liaison between Underwriting and other business areas (such as Computer Technology Services (CTS), product, actuarial, agencies, training, compliance, claims, billing, call center, client experience, etc.) and collaborate effectively.
Effectively communicates priorities, updates and changes as needed to the underwriting department and leadership andassistwith communicating changes & updates on production problems as applicable to the field.Effectively communicates how proposed solutions will achieve businessobjectives.
Assistsless experienced analysts as needed.
Additional Responsibilities: Completes other tasks as assigned
Qualifications / Experience Required: Bachelor's degree.
Three or more years of experience.
Supervisory/management experiencenotapplicable.
Possess a strong understanding of the P&C underwriting processes, systems, and products
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels and business areas in the organization
Possess effective conflict resolution skills
Strong technical aptitude, proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word,Exceland PowerPoint).
Must be highly organized, self-driven, results-oriented, visionary thinker with a clear focus on quality.
Must be adaptable and comfortable with ongoing variety in daily responsibilities
Be open to ongoing education and development
Preferred Qualifications: Industry related designation and/or Business Analysis certification preferred.
Experience with SharePoint is beneficial
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at .
Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Resumes submitted for this or any other position without prior authorization from Human Resources will be considered unsolicited. BWS and / or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
The collection of your personal information is subject to ourHR Privacy Notice
Benefits and Compensation We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program-including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.