Explanation:-
It’s one of the three core applications in Guidewire InsuranceSuite (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).
It handles:
Invoicing
Payments
Write-offs and Delinquencies
Agency commissions
Integration with Payment Gateways, ERP, and GL systems
It's highly configurable, workflow-driven, and supports direct, agency, and account billing.
Describe the role:
A bridge between business stakeholders and the IT/development team.
Converts business needs into functional requirements, process flows, and configuration specifications.
Plays a key role during requirement gathering, design validation, testing, and production rollout.
Break it down into day-to-day and project-phase activities:
Project Phase | Key BA Activities |
---|---|
Initiation | Stakeholder identification, domain research, initial scope definition |
Requirements Gathering | Workshops, interviews, documenting user stories, acceptance criteria |
Process Mapping | Creating AS-IS and TO-BE process flows for billing operations |
System Configuration Support | Working with architects to define payment plans, billing rules, delinquency logic |
Data Mapping | Supporting ETL mapping from legacy systems |
Integration Design | Working with interface teams (e.g., payment gateways, GL systems) |
Testing & UAT | Reviewing test cases, validating scenarios, coordinating defect triage |
Training & Go-Live Support | Creating user manuals, supporting rollout activities |
Here’s where you showcase knowledge areas that are vital for success:
Billing Instructions (from PolicyCenter)
Invoice Generation & Scheduling
Payment Allocation Rules
Delinquency and Write-off Processing
Agency Commission Setup
Refunds, Adjustments, and Reversals