Insurance Business Analyst Guidewire PolicyCenter (Auto, GL, Workers Compensation)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Insurance
Business Analyst
Guidewire
PolicyCenter
JIRA
GL
Quality Assurance
Testing
User Stories
Policy Administration
Data Analysis
General Liability

Job Details

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Position: Insurance Business Analyst Guidewire PolicyCenter (Auto, GL, Workers Compensation)

Location: Schaumburg, Illinois

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Insurance Business Analyst with deep expertise in Commercial Insurance, particularly in Auto, General Liability (GL), and Workers Compensation lines. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter, and a strong ability to translate complex underwriting and policy administration needs into clear business and functional requirements.

You will play a key role in designing, documenting, and supporting PolicyCenter implementations or enhancements across the full policy lifecycle from new business to renewals, endorsements, and cancellations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with business stakeholders, underwriters, and IT teams to gather and document requirements for Auto, GL, and Workers Comp lines of business.
  • Create user stories, process flows, business rules, and data mappings aligned with Guidewire PolicyCenter functionality.
  • Define and support configurations for coverages, modifiers, pricing, workflows, and product rules.
  • Collaborate with configuration and QA teams to ensure delivery aligns with business expectations.
  • Support testing activities including UAT planning, test case development, and defect triage.
  • Participate in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and system demos in Agile environments.
  • Provide expertise on bureau updates, compliance rules, and ISO/NCCI guidelines where applicable.

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the commercial insurance domain.
  • 3+ years of experience working with Guidewire PolicyCenter (v9 or above).
  • In-depth knowledge of Auto, General Liability, and Workers Compensation insurance products.
  • Strong understanding of policy lifecycle transactions (new business, renewals, endorsements, cancellations).
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery models using tools like Jira and Confluence.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure to Guidewire integrations, digital portals, and rating engine configuration.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements related to Auto, GL, and Workers Comp.
  • Knowledge of ISO, NCCI, or state-specific rules.
  • Experience with data analysis, reporting, or legacy-to-Guidewire transformation projects.
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