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Everest Group

Business Analyst

Everest Group, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112


Title:

Business AnalystCompany:

Everest Insurance CompanyJob Category:

UnderwritingJob Description:

Everest is a leading global reinsurance and insurance organization with extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet and an innovative culture. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focus on creating long term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management.Over the past 10 years, Everest Insurance has steadily grown in premium size and geographic reach through its Property & Casualty insurance business. That growth has been fueled by strong underwriting and operational talent. To continue fueling our growth, we are hiring Business Analysts responsible for working with our internal business partners and broker relationships to build the requirements to support our digital capabilities initiatives.Everest is looking for a

Business Analyst

to join our company within our Warren, NJ, New York, NY, Stamford, CT, or Hartford, CT offices. This role will support our underwriting workbench platform and broker engagement solutions reporting to the Platform Owner. The underwriting platform includes systems that support clearance, rating, policy administration, document storage, forms, and workflow.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Partner with business line, operations, and technology teams to lead requirements sessions with key stakeholders and to document requirements, user stories and define release scope.Work with business stakeholders, product owner, and other business analysts, support continuous re-prioritization of backlog.Support and participate in user acceptance test planning and execution and support QA activities.Support the delivery of platform releases including coordination and post-production check out activity. (1 weekend/month typical; other times may be required).Collaborate with other business analysts, align on, and assist in execution of strategic / enterprise deliverables.Partner with business and operations to develop training strategy and content.Assist technology partners with analysis to identify root cause of problems; assist in developing solutions; and drive action towards resolution.Create documentation and support communication for various stakeholder meetings and senior leadership updates as required.Qualifications, Education & Experience:

We are looking for business analysts with 4+ years’ experience in business analysis, business architecture, or similar role including experience in working with systems through the project lifecycle from requirements gathering/scoping through to testing and go live.Knowledge of commercial insurance desired but not required.Agile experience desired.Knowledge of requirements writing and/or technical documentation.Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in commercial property and casualty insurance.Experience with multi-vendor insurance platforms including Guidewire preferred.Degree in insurance, risk management, business, technology, engineering, or related field or commensurate business experience.Degree in risk management, business, technology, engineering, related field preferred.Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

Proficiency with MS Office Suite.Strong communication, documentation, organization, and planning skills.Ability to create strong relationships and work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and end users.Ability to think critically around deliverable alignment in conjunction with other relevant IT Systems and Process Standardization improvements.Ability to lead strategy and requirements discussions and document requirements.Problem solver with a strong sense of individual ownership and accountability.Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn technical specifications.Ability to work both constructively in a team environment as well as effectively independently in a dynamic environment.Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels and stakeholder groups.For NYC Only:

The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $115,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location.Our Culture:

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors.Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.Type:

RegularTime Type:

Full timePrimary Location:

Warren, NJAdditional Locations:

Hartford, CT, New York, NY, Stamford, CTEverest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.

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