Senior Business Analyst - Guidewire

Republic Indemnity; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 116,150 - 157,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Republic Indemnity is seeking a highly motivated Senior Business Analyst in the United States, particularly interested in candidates with extensive experience in insurance systems, especially Workers' Compensation. This position supports a hybrid working schedule and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to optimize processes and ensure successful data-driven decisions.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to work with tools like Guidewire, Cognos, and Tableau while contributing to a culture that values inclusiveness and innovation. Full-time employees enjoy competitive benefits packages and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience, preferably in Workers' Compensation insurance.
• Proficiency with business analysis and stakeholder documentation.
• Experience using AI platforms and tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed business analysis to document business requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and validate business needs.
• Develop documentation for business processes and workflows.

Skills

Business analysis

Collaboration

SQL

Cognos

Tableau

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Adaptability

Proactive 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 is in our Woodland Hills, California office. It will work on a hybrid schedule with 2 days 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.