Underwriting Configuration Analyst

Underwriting Configuration Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Underwriting Configuration Analyst to join our team. This role demands a disciplined individual with strong experience in delivering full-cycle configuration solutions in collaboration with key business stakeholders. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic environments and possess the ability to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation.

In this role, you will take ownership of end-to-end solution design and implementation, including reverse engineering of rating logic, translating underwriting strategies into system configurations, and guiding testing and validation efforts. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of technical documentation and support materials to ensure scalability and futureproofing of our platforms.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with business partners to define, refine, and finalize requirements for underwriting and rating solutions.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops to elicit, prioritize, and validate business requirements across underwriting initiatives.
• Conduct gap analysis and process mapping to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure alignment between current-state workflows and future-state system configurations.
• Maintain requirements traceability throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring business needs are consistently reflected in design, development, and testing outcomes.
• Reverse-engineer rating calculators and migrate logic into modern configuration platforms.
• Partner with technical teams to validate that implementations align with business requirements, ensuring underwriting rules and pricing strategies are accurately reflected in system environments.
• Author user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation based on business goals and system needs.
• Provide technical leadership and QA support throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), especially in Agile/Scrum settings.
• Conduct system validation using tools such as Postman, SQL queries, and API payloads (JSON).
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and business analysts to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
• Maintain and enhance documentation around configuration standards, testing protocols, and support materials for scaling solutions.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, logic structures, and data modeling.
• Working knowledge of JSON for data structure configuration and manipulation.
• Experience with API integrations and testing using Postman or similar tools.
• Familiarity with SQL for querying, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Ability to work with tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, or similar platforms.
• Experience translating complex business processes into system logic.

Preferred Industry Knowledge

• Background in Insurance (Property, General Liability, Surplus Lines, etc.)
• Experience in Underwriting systems, rules, and pricing methodologies.
• Familiarity with policy administration systems or raters.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical thinker and proactive problem-solver.
• Self-starter who can operate independently and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to tailor communication styles to different stakeholders.
• Team-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Nice to Haves

• Experience working with Azure DevOps for backlog management and deployment workflows.
• Previous experience in Agile teams