Senior Business Analyst - Guidewire

Republic Indemnity; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Republic Indemnity Company of America seeks a Senior Business Analyst to bridge business needs with technical solutions in the insurance space. Candidates should have deep experience with insurance systems, preferably Workers’ Compensation, and hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter.

The role involves collaborating across stakeholders, creating dashboards with Cognos/Tableau, and driving data‑driven process improvement.

Qualifications

• Generally, 5+ years of related experience.
• General insurance industry knowledge is required, preferably Workers’ Compensation.
• Experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with Cognos, Tableau, and Snowflake is preferred, but not required.
• Experience using AI platforms and tools (CoPilot preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed business analysis to document requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and validate business needs.
• Develop and maintain documentation for processes, systems, and workflows.
• Work with IT and development to ensure requirements are understood and implemented.
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems.
• Translate reporting requirements into dashboards and reports using Cognos and Tableau.

Skills

Self-Learner

Adaptable

Team Player

Tech-Savvy

Proactive

Analytical Thinker

Problem Solving

Tools

Guidewire PolicyCenter

SQL

Cognos

Tableau

Snowflake

Job description

Be Here. Be Great.

Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group’s member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 35 specialty property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Business Analyst to join our team! The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in insurance systems, preferably Workers Compensation insurance, and hands‑on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter.

The successful candidate will be a proactive individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to take on new challenges. This role bridges business needs with technical solutions, ensuring data-driven decision-making and process optimization.

This position will be in our Woodland Hills, California office. This position will work on a hybrid schedule with 2 days working in office and 3 days from home. Remote candidates on the west coast in the pacific time zone may also be considered. If remote, candidates must travel occasionally to the Woodland Hills office.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed business analysis to understand and document business requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and validate business needs.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for business processes, systems, and workflows.
• Work closely with IT and development teams to ensure requirements are understood and implemented correctly.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and translate them into actionable insights through the design and development of dashboards and reports using Cognos and Tableau

Job Qualifications

• Generally, 5 or more years of related experience.
• General insurance industry knowledge is required. Preferably Workers’ Compensation insurance.
• Experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with Cognos, Tableau, and Snowflake is preferred, but not required.
• Experience using AI platforms and tools (CoPilot preferred).

Qualities We Are Looking For

• Self-Learner: Ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies.
• Adaptable: Willingness to take on new challenges and adapt to changing environments.
• Team Player: Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work well with teams.
• Tech‑Savvy: Comfortable with learning and using new technologies and tools.
• Proactive: Eager to identify opportunities for improvement and take initiative.
• Analytical Thinker: Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Company

RICA Republic Indemnity Company of America

Salary Range

$116,150.00 -$157,550.00

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits packages for full‑time and part‑time employees*. Full‑time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full‑time and eligible part‑time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

• Excludes seasonal employees and interns.