Sr. Business Analyst, Property & Casualty Insurance

Cognizant; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Business Analyst in Toronto, ON. This role involves leading requirements management and solution design for P&C insurance transformation initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting Guidewire product implementations. Ideal candidates have 5-8 years of business analysis experience, a proven background in the Property & Casualty Insurance domain, and strong communication skills. This position requires hybrid work, with time spent on client sites and in the office.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in business analysis with a focus on requirements management.
• Proven expertise in the Property & Casualty Insurance domain.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering for P&C insurance transformation programmes.
• Collaborate with teams to define functional specifications.
• Support Guidewire product implementations.

Skills

Requirements management

Stakeholder engagement

Business analysis

Communication skills

Tools

Guidewire products

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Senior Business Analyst – P&C Insurance, Global Consulting

Location: Toronto, ON
Work Model: Hybrid (Client site and Cognizant office presence required)

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the Role

As a Senior Business Analyst within our Property & Casualty Insurance practice, you will play a pivotal role in driving requirements management and solution design for strategic transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable insights and system capabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead requirements gathering and documentation for P&C insurance transformation programmes.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to define functional specifications and user stories.
• Analyse and validate business processes, data flows, and system interactions.
• Support Guidewire product implementations and enhancements (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and walkthroughs to elicit and refine requirements.
• Ensure traceability and alignment of requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide input into test planning, UAT, and defect triage.
• Act as a liaison between business users and technology teams to ensure solution integrity.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in business analysis, with a strong focus on requirements management.
• Proven expertise in Property & Casualty Insurance domain (mandatory).
• Experience with Guidewire products (preferred).
• Experience with Rating (preferred)
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

These Will Help You Succeed

• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Experience working in consulting or client-facing environments.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Embodiment of Cognizant’s Core Values:
  • Work as One
  • Dare to Innovate
  • Raise the Bar
  • Do the Right Thing
  • Own It

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship.

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Applications will be accepted until 15th Nov, 2025