10 business systems analyst jobs found in Cedar Rapids, IA

The Senior Business Analyst plays a leadership role in analyzing, documenting, and translating complex insurance business requirements into technology solutions that enable enterprise-scale outcomes. This role requires deep knowledge of property & casualty insurance, specialty lines, and reinsurance programs, including regulatory compliance, rating and filing processes, policy lifecycle management, and claims handling. Acting as a bridge between executives, underwriters, actuaries, and technology teams, the Senior Business Analyst drives solution design, mentors' junior analysts, and ensures systems reflect the unique operational and compliance needs of the insurance industry. The analyst must display a strong sense of leadership, urgency, and drive to solve the critical data and process challenges facing UFG. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Lead requirements discovery and documentation across insurance operations, including policy administration,...

UFG is currently hiring for a Guidewire Solutions Architect to provide strategic, technical, and potentially program leadership in the design of complex, cross-functional technology solutions that support UFG’s enterprise objectives. Operating at a higher level of influence and accountability, this role leads solution design efforts across multiple domains or programs and ensures alignment with enterprise architecture, regulatory expectations, and business strategy. In addition to deep expertise in architecture frameworks and design patterns, the Senior Solution Architect plays a key role in technology planning, standards development, and guiding junior architects or technical leads. This position is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy and partner directly with senior business and IT stakeholders to drive value-driven solution outcomes at scale. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Partners with and guide key stakeholders including product...

UFG is looking for an Underwriting Associate to join our Great Lakes Region.  In this role you will assist with underwriting insurance risks in accordance with the business plan and delegated authority to meet business objectives, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines. This role is responsible for providing technical underwriting and administrative support to the underwriting staff to ensure timely and streamlined processes to best serve agents and insureds. This role works to gather information, prepare file documentation, collaborate with internal partners, and assist underwriters with agent interactions. Responsibilities: Analyze underwriting information to triage, prepare and respond to quotes, renewals and policy endorsements or inquiries as granted within assigned underwriting authority. Apply underwriting guidelines as published and ensure compliance with all company filings, rules, and regulations. Underwrite and process all...

The Actuarial Analyst I supports the pricing of new/renewal business and development of effective premium/rating structure and strategies in support of business objectives while being introduced to basic ratemaking and insurance concepts. Calculates profit on new and renewal business. Coordinates, prepares and performs actuarial analysis. Supports Underwriters on pricing decisions.  Essential Duties & Responsibilities:   Learn and apply fundamental actuarial principles and apply when analyzing company and industry data to prepare for pricing analysis Support rating administration and stat coding on the policy administration system Support the annual profitability review process Support the review of portfolios’ historical financial performance Assist with preparation of rate and actuarial memorandums to support rate filing Support experience and rate indication studies to assess rate adequacy Support improvement efforts in order to...

UFG is looking for an action-oriented actuarial leader with strong technical skills and business acumen to advance our reinsurance pricing framework and drive excellence in our actuarial pricing practices supporting the Alternative Distribution business unit.  Alternative Distribution is a key strategic business for UFG as our third largest business unit providing profitable, diversifying results across a broad spectrum of insurance exposures and treaty structures. The individual in this role will develop and lead a team that is fully engaged with the business. The Head of Reinsurance Pricing focuses on delivering deeply analyzed pricing and underwriting recommendations and insights to better inform decision-making related to individual reinsurance treaties and overall portfolio profitability.  The role will include developing and maintaining strong relationships with the Alternative Distribution business leaders, Finance, and Reserving Actuarial partners. Initial efforts will...

UFG is looking for a Reinsurance Underwriting Trainee to join the team.  In this role you will learn the fundamentals of reinsurance underwriting and will be responsible for learning reinsurance structures, buying objectives, pricing, and accounting. Instruction will be provided on the job by senior underwriting team members and cross-departmental professionals. The trainee will gain an understanding of the strategic objectives of the business unit and contribute to the acquisition of a profitable portfolio of domestic & non-U.S. reinsurance contracts. The trainee will participate in the analysis of treaty submissions and determination of their acceptability within framework of UFG underwriting policies and strategy. **Qualified candidates must be open to working 4 days in office each week in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.** Responsibilities:   Gain an understanding and develop analytical skills on how to investigate, analyze differences in terms across new or...

UFG is currently hiring for a Reinsurance Accountant to assist in the preparation of accounting, reporting, and analysis of United Fire Group’s (UFG) reinsurance transactions. This role prepares supporting documents and performs procedures to ensure all ceded and/or assumed reinsurance activity is properly recorded in accordance with GAAP and statutory accounting principles while maintaining data integrity across subledger and financial reporting systems. Working closely with other members of the Reinsurance Team, the Reinsurance Accountant aids with treaty execution activities, cash settlements, and reconciliations. This individual also assists in implementing process improvements, strengthening internal controls, and supporting both external and internal audit requests. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, a principle understanding of reinsurance accounting practices, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex...

UFG is currently hiring for a Workers' Compensation Claims Supervisor to be a team-oriented leader responsible for developing a high-performing team and coaching individuals to drive consistent, timely, and high-quality outcomes.  This role supports the best overall resolution of workers’ compensation claims through strong leadership, collaboration, and hands-on technical guidance across multiple jurisdictions.  This includes partnering with technical leadership/leadership peers to design and implement individualized development plans for claims specialists with varying experience and competency levels, identifying barriers to success, and creating strategies to maximize individual and team contributions.  The supervisor monitors performance trends, quality trends, and workload patterns, and provides coaching, feedback and reinforcement to support effective claims practices, proper file documentation, and ongoing skill development. The role maintains accountability for...

UFG is seeking an AVP of Product Management to join the team who will be responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of UFG’s product management function. This role is responsible for overseeing the development, enhancement, and lifecycle management of insurance products ensuring alignment with the company’s objectives and regulatory requirements.  The position collaborates with senior leadership to drive profitable growth and deliver innovative solutions that meet market needs Responsibilities: Strategy Lead the development and execution of product strategies that support business growth, profitability, and competitive positioning. Oversee the product lifecycle, including ideation, design, regulatory filings, launch and ongoing management. Conduct research on commercial products and markets to help make policy and practice decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally with Underwriting, Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, Field Enablement, Underwriting Support...

The Director of Reinsurance Accounting provides strategic and operational leadership for the company’s reinsurance accounting function, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of all ceded and assumed reinsurance financial activities. This role oversees the timely preparation and analysis of reinsurance financial reports, manages compliance with GAAP and statutory accounting principles, and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. As a key member of the Finance leadership team, this role collaborates across the enterprise—particularly with Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, Legal, and Technology—to align reinsurance accounting processes with business and regulatory requirements. The Director drives process improvement, systems modernization, and control enhancements, positioning the organization for efficiency, scalability, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in reinsurance accounting with...