About Cognizant Consulting
You will be a valued member of the consulting team and work collaboratively with client business and technology stakeholders across insurance organizations
In this role, you will:
Business Architecture & Strategy: Lead client engagements to design and document operating models for Life, Disability, Supplemental Health, and other insurance lines. Map the end-to-end business journey, identifying opportunities for automation and process optimization.
Product & Domain Advisory: Serve as lead SME for Individual and Group products (Life, STD / LTD, Dental, Vision, Long Term Care, etc.) Provide deep insights into product configuration, regulatory compliance, market-standard, and market-leading features to ensure solutions meet client needs.
Consultative Transformation: Guide clients through complex transformations, such as policy administration system modernizations or the reimagination of parts of the value chain. Ensure that the business logic of complex products such as disability and dental is preserved in new technical architectures.
Executive Relationship Management: Cultivate Trusted Advisor status with business leads, operations leads, product leads, and technology leads. Translate industry trends into actionable business cases, articulating the ROI of operational efficiency and customer experience.
Solution Validation: Review and validate proposed business and technology solutions to ensure they support the unique requirements of group benefits (eg. list billing, census management, broker commissions) and individual products (eg. medical underwriting, policy loans, claims).
Industry Thought Leadership: Lead practice associates to create point of views and thought leadership associated with various aspects of the Life and Health insurance landscape.
Work Model
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations
What you must have to be considered
- 8+ years of experience in the Life & Health Insurance industry with exposure to business architecture, product management, policy administration systems, or insurance operations.
- Professional Certification: ALMI or FLMI (or equivalent) required.
- Strong consulting experience with demonstrated ability to lead client engagements and manage senior stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of the insurance value chain, including:
- New business & underwriting
- Individual vs. Group billing
- Claims adjudication
- Reinsurance fundamentals
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and present to executive audiences.
These will help you succeed
- Additional certifications such as CEBS or disability/group benefits credentials.
- Advanced degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Familiarity with leading Policy Administration Systems from a business functionality perspective (e.g., Fineos, Vitech, EIS, FAST).
- Working knowledge of U.S. insurance regulatory frameworks, including state filings, HIPAA, and ERISA.
Compensation
$86,500 – $129,500
This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- 10 paid holidays plus PTO
- Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
Learning and development certifications and programs
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
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. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
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, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.