Duck Creek Business Analyst - P& C at Cognizant

Property & Casualty Business Analyst

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our outstanding industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S.

The Property & Casualty Business Analyst delivers hands-on business analysis for insurance platforms, with strong focus on Duck Creek. The role drives requirements from discovery to implementation, supports transformation initiatives, and works closely with business, vendors, and technical teams to ensure alignment and quality delivery.

Experience & Skills

• 8 years total; 6+ years P&C business analysis
• Strong P&C Commercial Lines experience
• Duck Creek Policy knowledge
• Understanding of rating, forms, user admin, day-2 transactions, batch processes
• Process mapping tools (Visio, Lucidchart)
• SQL, Agile/Scrum, ACORD/XML
• Preferred: AINS/CPCU, CBAP, Duck Creek Billing/Claims/Data Insights/Producer/DMS

Key Responsibilities

• Write Epics, Features, User Stories; conduct workshops; perform gap analysis
• Maintain and prioritize product backlogs
• Own requirements and ensure full traceability
• Lead UAT, validate rating logic, and verify underwriting rules
• Review functional designs and integration points
• Manage UAT strategy, defect triage, cutover, and readiness
• Document processes and support automation initiatives

Professional Strengths

• High integrity, confidentiality, and trust-building
• Strong ownership, risk identification, and timely delivery
• Effective in complex, multi-vendor environments
• Works independently and handles ambiguity
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills
• Clear, structured communication and documentation

The annual salary for this position is between $88,000 $ 130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

What we offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependentsfrom day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Other employment-related information Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.