Insurance Data Analyst - Boston, MA (Insurance Experience Required)

Motion Recruitment; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Hybrid schedule (2-3 days onsite)

Medical Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

PTO

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking an Insurance Data Analyst in Boston, MA, in a hybrid capacity. The role focuses on leveraging insurance-related data to provide actionable insights, support business decisions, and improve operational performance across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and insurance industry experience, collaborating with stakeholders across operations, underwriting, claims, finance, and leadership to develop reports, identify trends, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a Data Analyst, Business Analyst, or Analytics-focused role
• Prior experience in the insurance industry is required
• Proficiency with SQL for querying, validating, and analyzing data
• Experience building reports and dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI platforms
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis functions
• Experience working with large datasets and translating findings into business insights
• Strong understanding of data quality, data governance, and reporting best practices
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings to business stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance data to identify trends, patterns, and business opportunities
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and operational metrics
• Support stakeholders with ad hoc reporting and data analysis requests
• Validate and reconcile data to ensure reporting accuracy
• Partner with business teams to define reporting requirements and KPIs
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to leadership
• Assist with process improvement initiatives through data-driven insights
• Support ongoing efforts to improve data quality and reporting efficiency

Skills

Data analysis

Data storytelling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Job Description A respected organization within the insurance industry is seeking an Insurance Data Analyst to join its analytics team in a hybrid capacity based in Boston, MA. This role will focus on leveraging insurance-related data to provide actionable insights, support business decisions, and improve operational performance across the organization.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strong analytical skills and direct insurance industry experience. You will work closely with stakeholders across operations, underwriting, claims, finance, and leadership to develop reporting solutions, identify trends, and deliver data-driven recommendations that support key business objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a data professional looking to deepen their impact within a stable and growing insurance-focused environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a Data Analyst, Business Analyst, or Analytics-focused role
• Prior experience working in the insurance industry is required
• Strong proficiency with SQL for querying, validating, and analyzing data
• Experience building reports and dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI platforms
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis functions
• Experience working with large datasets and translating findings into business insights
• Strong understanding of data quality, data governance, and reporting best practices
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings to business stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with claims, underwriting, policy administration, actuarial, or risk data
• Knowledge of Python or R for advanced analytics
• Familiarity with ETL processes and data warehousing concepts
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms
• Exposure to predictive analytics, forecasting, or statistical modeling
• Understanding of insurance performance metrics and regulatory reporting

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities

• 80% Hands On
• Analyze insurance data to identify trends, patterns, and business opportunities
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and operational metrics
• Support stakeholders with ad hoc reporting and data analysis requests
• Validate and reconcile data to ensure reporting accuracy
• Partner with business teams to define reporting requirements and KPIs
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to leadership
• Assist with process improvement initiatives through data-driven insights
• Support ongoing efforts to improve data quality and reporting efficiency

The Offer

• Base Salary: $90,000 - $105,000
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Hybrid schedule (2-3 days onsite in Boston, MA)
• Career growth opportunities within a stable and established insurance organization

You will receive the following benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with Company Match

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.