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 will be in our Woodland Hills, California office. This position will work on a hybrid schedule with 2 days working 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:
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Salary Range:
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.
Skills Required
- 5 or more years of related experience
- General insurance industry knowledge
- Experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter
- Proficiency in SQL and relational databases
- Experience with Cognos, Tableau, and Snowflake
- Experience using AI platforms and tools (CoPilot preferred)
Great American Insurance Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Great American Insurance Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Great American Insurance Group.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave are positioned as generous from the first year. These time‑off provisions are seen as core strengths of the total package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options supported by HSA and FSA programs. Wellness resources such as EAP access, fitness facilities or reimbursements, and instructor‑led classes broaden the offering.
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Retirement Support — Immediate 401(k) eligibility with a competitive company match and potential discretionary retirement contributions support long‑term savings. An employee stock purchase option and various discounts further reinforce financial benefits.
Great American Insurance Group Insights
What We Do
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the operations of Great American Insurance Group are engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialty commercial products for businesses. We have more than 30 specialty property and casualty insurance businesses, and in 2021, approximately 50% of our gross written premium in our property and casualty operations was generated by business units with a Top 10 market ranking. Great American Insurance Company has received an "A" (Excellent) or higher rating from the AM Best Company for more than 110 years (most recent rating evaluation of "A+" (Superior) affirmed December 3, 2021). The members of Great American Insurance Group are subsidiaries of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG), also based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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