Business Analyst

Company Overviewu00a0 World Insurance Associates (u201cWorldu201d) is a unique financial services organization with a global network of brokers and specialists who empower people to make informed decisions to improve their risk management outcomes, modernize their benefits programs, and help them achieve their long-term financial goals.u00a0u00a0 Founded in 2011, World is one of the fastest-growing, Top 25 insurance brokers in the U.S. with nearly 3,000 employees in more than 300 offices across North America and the U.K. World specializes in personal and commercial insurance, surety and fidelity bonding, employee and executive benefits, investment advisory and retirement plan services, and payroll & HR solutions.u00a0 Position Overview u00a0World Insurance Associates is seeking an experienced Business Analyst with a minimum of three years of professional experience to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting strategic initiatives across the firm, including sales, carrier relations and field operations through execution of various projects and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, be highly proficient with data, and demonstrate the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations. Key Responsibilities + Cross-Functional Support:u00a0Partner with Carrier Relations, Sales, and Field Operations to identify operational inefficiencies and recommend data-backed solutions. + Data-Driven Decision Making:u00a0Extract, analyze, and interpret large datasets to arm leadership with the facts needed for strategic planning and process optimization. + Performance Reporting:u00a0Develop and maintain comprehensive dashboards, scorecards, and ad-hoc reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales growth, conversion rates, and carrier performance. + Sales & Field Operations Optimization:u00a0Track sales performance, identify market trends, and analyze field activity to improve overall productivity and revenue growth. + Carrier Relations Analytics:u00a0Analyze carrier data to support negotiations, monitor service levels, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. + Process Improvement:u00a0Evaluate current business workflows, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with IT and management to implement streamlined procedures. + Stakeholder Communication:u00a0Translate complex analytical findings into clear, concise presentations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Qualifications & Skills + Experience:u00a0Minimum ofu00a03 yearsu00a0of experience in a business analyst or data analyst role. + Technical Proficiency:u00a0Strong expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), EPIC, and advanced Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas). + Industry Knowledge:u00a0Previous background inu00a0Insuranceu00a0is highly beneficial. + Analytical Rigor:u00a0Proven ability to perform trend analysis, predictive modeling, and root-cause analysis to solve complex business problems. + Communication:u00a0Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and push back when necessary based on data-driven insights. + Education:u00a0Bacheloru2019s degree. Equal Employment Opportunityu00a0 At World Insurance Associates (WIA), we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our products, and our community to flourish. WIA is honored to be an equalu00a0opportunityu00a0workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or Veteran status. In addition, WIA makes reasonable accommodationsu00a0to knownu00a0physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless the accommodationu00a0would imposeu00a0an undue hardship on the operation of our business.u00a0 u00a0 To Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies World does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Worldu2019s property, and World will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting Worldu2019s Human Resources Talent Department.u00a0 Compensation This position is located in Chicago, Illinois. The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $70,000 to $80,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package and variable pay programs, please visitu00a0(u00a0for more details. #LI-GP1 Powered by JazzHR

Created: 2026-03-07