Insurance Data Consultant/Analyst | Underwriting
Sedgwick · Austin, TX
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $115,000 / year
- Austin, TX
Job highlights
- Analyze insurance data for business decisions.
- Develop complex reports and provide insights.
- Partner with underwriting, claims, and tech teams.
- Work in a growing, global, industry-leading company.
- Opportunity for remote work and career growth.
About the role
Insurance Data Consultant Analyst
By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
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Insurance Data Consultant/Analyst | Underwriting
Are you looking for an impactful opportunity where you can use your data, reporting, and insurance experience to help leaders and clients make informed business decisions?
Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service. Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and share your insights. Take advantage of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career. Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?
If you are an experienced Data Analyst with a strong insurance background, we want to talk to you. The ideal candidate has experience partnering with underwriting, claims, actuarial, reinsurance, and technology teams to transform insurance data into meaningful reports, dashboards, and business insights.
WORK LOCATIONS
- Austin, TX Hybrid | Preferred
- Telecommuter Role | May be considered in CST zone
- Periodic travel to the Austin, TX Sedgwick office may be required
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To develop complex reports and analyze company data including Corporate or client specific data; to serve as a technical resource for company staff on data analysis and benchmarking issues; to meet with clients on such issues as necessary; to provide training and data analysis education for program staff; and to provide technical oversight and guidance to client dedicated analysts located in multiple field offices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops comprehensive, complex and accurate information reports.
- Creates complex data reports and provides analysis for forecasting and/or benchmarking used by senior management.
- Reports directly to senior management; communicates data findings for forecasting and client needs.
- Obtains, analyzes and provides appropriate feedback on company or client specific information needs.
- Provides complex data analysis functions to meet client specific, program or company senior management needs.
- Serves as a resource for colleagues on data analysis and benchmarking issues.
- Provides technical oversight and guidance to client dedicated analysts located in multiple field offices.
- Provides training and data analysis education for colleagues.
- Travels as required.
Qualifications
Education & Licensing:
Bachelor's degree with major in Business Administration, Statistics, or Quantitative Analysis from an accredited college or university preferred. Computer Science courses preferred.
Experience:
Six (6) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Experience in an insurance related field and one (1) years statistical analysis strongly preferred.
Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of risk management information systems including utilization and functionality
- Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
- Analytical and interpretive skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
TAKING CARE OF YOU
- Remote work opportunity
- Career development and promotional growth opportunities
- Opportunity to work in an analytical, client-focused environment
- Access to Sedgwick’s broad network of industry experts and resources
- A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
- Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
- Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required
- Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking
As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $90,000.00 to $115,000.00 USD annual salary. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Key skills/competency
- Data Analysis
- Insurance
- Reporting
- Underwriting
- Business Intelligence
- SQL
- Data Visualization
- Risk Management
- Statistical Analysis
- Client Relations
Skills & topics
- Insurance Data Consultant
- Data Analyst
- Underwriting Analysis
- Risk Management
- Business Intelligence
- Data Reporting
- Statistical Analysis
- Forecasting
- Benchmarking
- Client Relations
- SQL
- Microsoft Office
- Sedgwick Careers
- Hybrid Role
- Remote Work
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your insurance data analysis and reporting experience, emphasizing achievements in partnering with underwriting and claims teams.
- Tailor your application: Clearly articulate how your skills in data transformation, forecasting, and benchmarking align with Sedgwick's needs.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with risk management information systems and how you've provided technical guidance to analysts.
- Showcase your insurance knowledge: Emphasize your understanding of the insurance lifecycle and your ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights for senior management and clients.
- Highlight remote work fit: If applying for a remote role, demonstrate your ability to work autonomously and manage priorities effectively.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What specific insurance data analysis skills are most valued for the Insurance Data Consultant Analyst role at Sedgwick?
- Sedgwick highly values experience in transforming insurance data into meaningful reports, dashboards, and business insights. This includes partnering with underwriting, claims, actuarial, and reinsurance teams. Strong skills in developing complex data reports for forecasting and benchmarking, as well as knowledge of risk management information systems, are also crucial for this Insurance Data Consultant Analyst position.
- Can I work remotely as an Insurance Data Consultant Analyst at Sedgwick?
- Yes, Sedgwick offers a telecommuter role for the Insurance Data Consultant Analyst position, with a preference for candidates in the CST zone. While the role is listed as hybrid in Austin, TX, remote work may be considered. Periodic travel to the Austin office might be required.
- What is the expected career progression for an Insurance Data Consultant Analyst at Sedgwick?
- Sedgwick emphasizes career development and promotional growth opportunities. As an Insurance Data Consultant Analyst, you can expect to grow by gaining experience with complex data analysis, serving as a technical resource, and potentially providing guidance to client-dedicated analysts. The company's focus on professional development aims to help you perform your best work and advance your career within the organization.
- What kind of client interaction is involved in the Insurance Data Consultant Analyst role at Sedgwick?
- The Insurance Data Consultant Analyst role involves meeting with clients as necessary to discuss data analysis and benchmarking issues. You will be responsible for obtaining, analyzing, and providing feedback on company or client-specific information needs, and communicating data findings for client needs, ensuring they make informed business decisions.
- How does Sedgwick support work-life balance for its Insurance Data Consultant Analysts?
- Sedgwick promotes work-life balance by offering remote work opportunities and flexibility in daily work, location, and career path. The company culture is described as caring, and they encourage employees to grow their careers with them, suggesting a supportive environment that values employee well-being alongside professional achievement.
- What are the preferred educational qualifications for an Insurance Data Consultant Analyst at Sedgwick?
- Sedgwick prefers candidates for the Insurance Data Consultant Analyst role to hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Statistics, or Quantitative Analysis. While not strictly required, Computer Science courses are also considered a plus, alongside the minimum of six years of related experience.