Lead Business Analyst - London Insurance Market

Verisk; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance and reinsurance software specialist is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to guide a team in London. This role involves leading complex projects, defining tech solutions for the insurance sector, and mentoring junior analysts in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Ongoing development and career growth

Qualifications

• Extensive BA experience in insurance, ideally in the London Insurance Market.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage deliverables.
• Experience mentoring and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Leading analysis of business processes and defining tech-driven solutions.
• Facilitating requirements workshops and stakeholder sessions.
• Mentoring junior analysts and guiding best practices.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodology

SQL

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Business Analyst - London Insurance Market

London, United Kingdom

Job Description

Lead Business Analyst – London Insurance Market

Location: London / Hybrid

We're looking for a Lead Business Analyst to join our growing team. You'll play a critical role in designing and delivering best-in-class solutions for the insurance and reinsurance sector. Leading from the front, you'll guide a team of analysts through complex projects, ensuring quality, clarity, and strategic alignment across business and technical teams.

For the past 25 years, VSBS (Formally Sequel Business Solutions) has grown from being a trusted consultancy to becoming a leading insurance and reinsurance software specialist. With our headquarters based in London EC2, we employ talented insurance and technical experts who understand the market and our clients’ business.

Now, as part of the Verisk Analytics family, that legacy is even stronger. Aligning with the world’s leading data analytics company extends our ability to help clients overcome the toughest challenges.

Together we deliver a powerful suite of software which provide full end-to-end management of all insurance and reinsurance business. Our clients are able to grow and better manage their business through greater efficiency, flexibility, and data governance.

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading analysis of business processes and defining effective, tech-driven solutions
• Facilitating requirements workshops and stakeholder sessions
• Mentoring and reviewing the work of junior analysts, guiding best practices
• Acting as the conduit between clients, development, QA, and product teams
• Shaping and validating solution designs to meet real business needs
• Supporting system development, testing, training, and go-live activities
• Managing work allocation, issue resolution, and planning alongside Project Managers
• Contributing to estimates, documentation, RFIs/RFPs, and product releases

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Extensive BA experience in insurance, ideally the London Insurance Market
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage the quality of analysis deliverables
• Solid understanding of Agile and project life cycles
• Familiarity with SQL and strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience mentoring others and driving improvements in analysis practices
• Comfortable in both business-facing and technical environments
• Understanding of reinsurance systems, underwriting, and insurance workflows a plus

Why Join Verisk Specialty Business Solutions?

• Be part of an industry leader delivering innovative insurance solutions
• Work on complex, rewarding projects across global insurance and reinsurance clients
• Join a collaborative and knowledge-rich environment
• Access ongoing development and career growth as part of the Verisk family
• Enjoy flexible working, competitive pay, and strong company culture
• Recently ranked #16 in UK Great Places to Work 2025

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About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companiesand by Forbesas a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

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Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

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