Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Central Insurance; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Insurance is seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to turn data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. You will work at the heart of transforming raw information into informative dashboards and reports, empowering leaders, optimizing operations, and shaping the future direction of the business.

The role emphasizes data literacy, collaboration with Product, Underwriting, Analytics, Actuarial, Finance, IT, and other units, and independent prioritization of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field with 2 years communicating data insights between tech and business personnel
• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 4 years communicating data insights between tech and business personnel
• 6 years insurance experience communicating data insights between tech and business personnel

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate SME-level data knowledge across domains and environments
• Design, develop, and maintain BI solutions
• Present insights to drive stakeholder actions
• Increase data literacy and train users of BI tools
• Collaborate with leadership and multiple business units to align data initiatives
• Own data models and scalable reporting solutions
• Lead onboarding and development of team members

Skills

Data storytelling

Communication

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Insurance domain experience

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Data modeling

Job description

About The Company

Central Insurance has been family owned and operating since 1876, and we’re just getting started. We’re a property and casualty insurance group that believes great work starts with Integrity, thrives on strong Relationships, and never settles for less than Excellence. With over $2B in assets and an A (Excellent) A.M. Best rating, we offer stability, opportunity, and a team you’ll actually enjoy being part of. We make a difference for our policyholders by providing excellent service and being there in the greatest times of need.

About The Company

Central Insurance has been family owned and operating since 1876, and we’re just getting started. We’re a property and casualty insurance group that believes great work starts with Integrity, thrives on strong Relationships, and never settles for less than Excellence. With over $2B in assets and an A (Excellent) A.M. Best rating, we offer stability, opportunity, and a team you’ll actually enjoy being part of. We make a difference for our policyholders by providing excellent service and being there in the greatest times of need.

About The Role

We are a team of employees who are passionate to deliver best in-class customer service and innovation in the industry. It's because we put Integrity, Relationships and Excellence in all aspects of our work.

Our employees have the opportunity to fully utilize their talents and bring their best self. We believe that who you are is just as important as what you do!

Join our team at Central as a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst and turn data into decisions that drive real change. In this role you’ll be at the heart of transforming raw information into actionable insights that shape strategy and accelerate growth. Your work won’t just crunch numbers—it will empower leaders, optimize operations, and influence the future direction of the business. If you’re passionate about uncovering trends, solving complex problems, and making a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to shine.

What We Are Looking For

• Master’s degree in related field and 2 years experience communicating data insights between technical and business personnel
• Or Bachelor’s degree in related field and 4 years experience communicating data insights between technical and business personnel
• Or 6 years insurance experience communicating data insights between technical and business personnel
• Experience with Property & Casualty Insurance products and/or associated data- preferred
• Experience with external data sources- preferred
• Power BI visualization expertise – preferred

What You’ll Do

• Demonstrate SME-level data knowledge with proven expertise in multiple domains and data environments
• Research, design, analyze, develop and maintain exceptional business intelligence solutions
• Present and communicate insights in a manner that drives stakeholder understanding, adoption, and business action
• Increase data literacy across the organization by providing training and support for the business intelligence tools developed
• Drive adoption of business intelligence solutions by communicating insights effectively and partnering with stakeholders to integrate data into decision‑making processes
• Collaborate with leadership -- listen, respond and work to accomplish department goals consistent with Central’s mission and values
• Collaborate with Product, Underwriting, Analytics, Actuarial, Finance, IT and other business units to share knowledge and avoid duplicative work
• Collaborate with data science, data governance, actuarial, finance, claims and other business units to ensure data is accurate and well‑documented
• Serve as trusted advisor to business stakeholders, shaping requests into scalable solutions
• Lead the design, validation, and enhancement of data models that support scalable business intelligence reporting and analytics
• Perform exploratory and diagnostic analyses to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable business insights
• Own and lead peer code review processes to ensure the team’s adherence to a high standard of excellence related to the accuracy of data and reporting produced
• Assist in development of business intelligence project roadmaps and data strategies
• Steward and promote enterprise data quality and consistency
• Influence cross functional data standards, governance, and best practices
• Identify and drive new use cases, efficiencies, and strategic insights
• Independently prioritize work aligned to business impact
• Lead onboarding and development of new team members, including training plans and tool enablement

Hiring Range

$102,000–$140,000

represents typical starting salaries and is a portion of the full pay range for the role.

Starting pay is determined based on several factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, and certifications. The full pay range is broader and is designed to provide employees with meaningful opportunities for salary growth as they develop their skills, increase proficiency, and advance in the role.

Total Rewards

Central establishes base pay based on several factors including labor market data and an evaluation of candidate qualifications relative to role requirements. Base pay is one component of a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees’ financial, health, career, and retirement objectives.

Central provides extensive health and wellness benefits to promote flexibility, work-life balance, generous paid leave, and long‑term financial security.

For more information, see Central Insurance Benefits.

Work Authorization

Central will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Central that all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classification and assignment, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment and all other terms and conditions of employment shall be maintained in a manner which will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, military status, or disability. The applicant should respond to questions on this application in a way that will not divulge such information.