Sr. Consulting Manager, P&C insurance- Claims transformation
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
$126,000-$148,000 · Full-time
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About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice - we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?
About The Role
As a Senior Consulting Manager, Insurance Consulting, you will make an impact by helping property and casualty (P&C) insurers transform their claims operations with emerging technologies (such as AI, agentic automation), taking initiatives from roadmap and business case through to solution design and development readiness. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant Consulting Insurance Practice and work collaboratively with clients, project stakeholders, and internal consulting teams to deliver value‑additive consulting engagements and build long‑term trusted relationships.
In This Role, You Will
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position based in Downtown Toronto, Canada. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
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
Compensation
$126,000-$148,000
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
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice - we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?
About The Role
As a Senior Consulting Manager, Insurance Consulting, you will make an impact by helping property and casualty (P&C) insurers transform their claims operations with emerging technologies (such as AI, agentic automation), taking initiatives from roadmap and business case through to solution design and development readiness. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant Consulting Insurance Practice and work collaboratively with clients, project stakeholders, and internal consulting teams to deliver value‑additive consulting engagements and build long‑term trusted relationships.
In This Role, You Will
- Lead and deliver P&C claims transformation engagements across claims lifecycle, from FNOL and triage to settlement
- Identify and analyze the applicability of emerging technologies (such as AI) across the claim’s lifecycle. Create the business case for change
- Partner with executives to shape and prioritize initiatives, driving business outcomes through technology delivery
- Partner with clients and internal teams to plan, scope, and execute value‑additive consulting projects while managing engagement economics
- Serve as a trusted advisor to P&C claims and technology leaders, building strong, ethical, and long‑standing working relationships with senior client stakeholders
- Own and lead business development activities including upsell opportunities and management of RFI/RFP responses
- Own and lead go-to-market initiatives by developing thought leadership and white papers on market trends, client needs, and emerging opportunities within the insurance industry
- Manage senior client relationships, project governance, and ongoing communication, including executive-level status reporting and issue resolution.
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position based in Downtown Toronto, Canada. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
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
- 12+ years of experience in P&C insurance (Personal Lines experience is a must), with a strong focus on claims operations or claims technology, including working knowledge of applied AI in insurance
- 3+ years of leading teams, managing client engagements and internal stakeholders
- Hands-on experience with Guidewire Claims Centre
- Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, Engineering, or a related field
- Ability to translate client objectives into clear scope, development-ready requirements, and executable tasks
- Ability to shape and facilitate discovery sessions and workshops with multiple stakeholders
- Strong work ethic, with a proven track record of building trusted client relationships
- Legal authorization to work in Canada without sponsorship
- Ability to serve as a thought leader in AI-enabled P&C claims transformation best practices
- Experience with claims ecosystem integrations such as Audatex, Mitchell, or police/collision reporting systems
- Experience with Canadian insurance markets
- Experience creating consulting mindshare such as white papers, points‑of‑view, and case studies
- Experience building reusable consulting assets and practice capabilities
- Strong presence as trusted advisor and team player
Compensation
$126,000-$148,000
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
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead P&C claims transformation engagements across the claims lifecycle, identifying opportunities for AI and other emerging technologies and taking initiatives from business case and roadmap through solution design and development readiness. Manage client relationships, project governance and engagement economics, while leading business development, go-to-market initiatives, and thought leadership.
Requirements
Requires 12 or more years of P&C insurance experience, including Personal Lines and claims operations or technology, applied AI knowledge, hands-on Guidewire Claims Center experience, and at least three years leading teams and client engagements. A bachelor's degree in business, IT, engineering, or a related field and authorization to work in Canada without sponsorship are required.
Skills
- P&C Insurance
- Personal Lines Insurance
- Claims Operations
- Claims Transformation
- Claims Technology
- Applied AI
- Guidewire Claims Center
- Client Engagement Management
- Business Case Development
- Requirements Definition
- Discovery Workshops
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Development
- RFI/RFP Management
- Executive Communication
- Claims Ecosystem Integration
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan And Contributions
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Fertility Assistance
- Learning And Development Programs
- Certifications
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Consulting
- Management & Leadership
- Technology
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- P&C Insurance
- Personal Lines
- Claims Transformation
- Claims Operations
- Claims Lifecycle
- First Notice Of Loss
- Claims Triage
- Claims Settlement
- Artificial Intelligence
- Agentic Automation
- Guidewire Claims Center
- Claims Technology
- Business Case
- Roadmap Development
- Solution Design
- Development Readiness
- Discovery Sessions
- Stakeholder Workshops
- Engagement Economics
- Business Development
- Upselling
- RFI/RFP Responses
- Go-To-Market
- Thought Leadership
- White Papers
- Project Governance
- Audatex
- Mitchell
- Canadian Insurance Market