Lead Business Analyst – P&C Insurance
(London | Hybrid)
to £110k
We are partnering with a leading organisation in the P&C insurance market to appoint an experienced Senior Business Analyst to act as Lead BA. This is a high-impact, client-facing role suited to a seasoned BA who can lead complex solution implementations, manage teams, and drive transformation across underwriting and reinsurance functions.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead end-to-end business analysis activities across P&C insurance transformation programmes
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Engage with business, IT, and third-party stakeholders to gather, validate, and document detailed functional and non-functional requirements
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Drive implementation of solutions across Policy Administration, Rating, Underwriting, Claims, and Reinsurance
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Oversee configuration of rating logic, business rules, and underwriting workbench capabilities
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Conduct impact assessments, manage change requests, and provide accurate effort estimates and delivery plans
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Support and coordinate functional testing, UAT cycles, defect resolution, and production readiness activities
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Provide leadership and oversight to BA teams, ensuring quality of documentation, deliverables, and stakeholder communication
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Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment between underwriting, reinsurance, and financial reporting processes
Essential Requirements
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Extensive Business Analysis experience within P&C Insurance (15+ years preferred)
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Strong expertise in Ceded Reinsurance, including treaty and facultative structures - essential
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Demonstrable experience working with Delegated Authority / Underwriting Workbench environments - essential
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Proven background in delivering finance transformation programmes within insurance
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Experience implementing insurance software platforms (core or customised solutions)
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Strong team management experience, with the ability to mentor and lead BA resources
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Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation skills
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Based within easy access of c.London (3 days in office)
Recruitment Note
Due to the anticipated high level of interest, we may be unable to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard from us by the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. All applications are reviewed carefully and may be retained for future opportunities should suitable roles arise.