P&C UW Transformation Business Consultant

IAT has an immediate opening for an experienced P&C Underwriting Transformation Business Consultant.  This position is responsible for creating solution recommendations, gaining alignment, and executing the implementation of the decision engaging multiple areas of the organization.  This person will be dedicated to driving efficiencies within our optimization strategic roadmap.  This position works closely with all levels of the organization from c-suite to front line and within multiple areas of the organization including but not limited to:  Operations, multiple underwriting business units, actuarial, product, IT, and Business Intelligence.   Some of the key areas this role will be responsible for will be Operational Workflow for all Underwriting processes regardless of role as well as helping to execute key business strategies as it relates to people, process, technology, product, pricing, etc.  In addition, this person will work closely with business and operations to determine the future state business process within the guardrails of our strategic initiative to get the right work on the right desk. 

The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of underwriting transformation experience as a business consultant focused on optimization.  

The role works a structured hybrid schedule from an IAT’s office. We are in the office Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday. Occasional travel may be required. Full-time remote will be considered.

Internally, we refer to this role as a Principal Business Analyst.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and executing large projects including facilitation of events/meetings with c-suite to front line and creating deliverables needed for solutioning as well as implementation.
• Gracefully challenge the current way of thinking even when it isn’t popular.
• Train internal and external parties within person class sizes ~30 people and virtual class sizes 200+
• Obtain input from multiple areas of the organization to craft and deliver compelling recommendations (including people, process, and technology) to influence action on key business decisions and major change initiatives.
• Apply change management principles to successfully implement small to complex changes throughout the IAT organization.
• Responsible for understanding of the end-to-end Underwriting process from clearance through subsequent transactions and renewals based on prior experience.
• Owns and drives business process definition and documentation of Business Process Flows.
• Actively and collaboratively drives business engagement and group sessions.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Qualifications:
Must Have:

• Bachelor’s 8+ Years of P&C Underwriting experience required (preferably leading operations and/or acting in a business transformation consultant role) or equivalent experience.
• Equivalent experience is defined as twelve or more years.
• Advanced knowledge of business problems and identifying solutions.
• Proven ability to adjust to changes within business strategy and/or project approach often.
• Proven strong analytical skills, especially with spreadsheets, Sharepoint, MS PowerPoint presentations, word processing, and visual business process tools such as MS Visio.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates an aptitude to quickly learn business processes.
• Ability to multi-task, manage details, and execute effective follow-through.
• Proven advanced analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to display a continued commitment to expanding knowledge base through personal initiative and industry-sponsored courses/seminars.
• Ability to continue education and stay up-to-date on technical developments.
• Ability to perform effectively under tight timeframes with high standards, and bring about effective action through direction, example, and a collaborative team atmosphere.
• To qualify, all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require, now or in the future, VISA sponsorship for employment purposes.

Preferred to Have:

• Six Sigma/ Lean
• Prosci Change Management
• PMP

Our Culture:
IAT is the largest private, family-owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. Insurance Answers Together® is how we define IAT, in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide our customers the best possible insur