Business Analyst - Life Insurance - Avance Consulting

Business Analyst - Life Insurance

Key Responsibilities

As a Business Analyst specializing in Life Insurance, you will be responsible for analyzing insurance processes, identifying areas for improvement, and translating business needs into technical requirements. Your main duties will include:

• Collaborating with business stakeholders to understand their objectives and challenges.
• Gathering and analyzing data pertaining to life insurance products and policy lifecycle.
• Developing comprehensive business requirement documents (BRDs) and functional requirement documents (FRDs).
• Participating in system design, testing, and implementation phases for policy administration systems.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Required Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• 5+ years of proven experience as a Business Analyst, with a minimum of 3 years specifically in the life insurance sector.
• In-depth knowledge of life insurance products such as Term, Whole Life, ULIP, and Annuities.
• Demonstrated expertise in policy lifecycle stages including new business, underwriting, claims, and billing processes.
• Hands-on experience with policy administration systems like Ingenium, LifePro, Oracle OIPA, or DXC.
• Proficiency in creating BRDs, FRDs, use cases, and user stories.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
• Preferred familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology.

Technical Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate should possess the following technical skills and experience:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of insurance regulatory frameworks such as NAIC, IRDAI, and HIPAA.
• Experience with data migration projects and reporting/BI tools.
• Understanding of automation, digital onboarding, and API integrations within life insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

While not mandatory, the following qualifications are desirable:

• Previous exposure to automation tools and technologies within the insurance sector.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies shaping the insurance industry.
• Certifications related to business analysis or insurance domains.

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