Consulting Principal

Overview

Consulting Principal – Property & Casualty Insurance

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. By combining deep industry expertise with leading technology advisory capabilities, we deliver innovative solutions for Fortune 500 and Global 2000 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague to help shape what’s next. Could it be you?

As a Consulting Principal, Property & Casualty Insurance
, you will make an impact by leading complex business and technology transformation initiatives for P&C insurance clients, with a strong focus on core systems and claims transformation
. You will be a senior member of the Insurance Consulting practice
, working closely with clients, consulting teams, and cross-functional Cognizant stakeholders to deliver measurable business outcomes.

• Lead and advise Property & Casualty insurance clients on business strategy, operating model, and technology-enabled transformation
  , with emphasis on claims, underwriting, policy, and billing domains
• Drive core system transformation engagements
  , including initiatives leveraging platforms such as Guidewire and Duck Creek
• Facilitate executive-level client workshops, translate complex business and technical concepts, and align business and IT stakeholders around actionable solutions
• Provide thought leadership by analyzing market trends, regulatory impacts, and industry best practices
  , converting insights into client-ready recommendations
• Lead, mentor, and inspire consulting teams while proactively identifying engagement risks and driving mitigation strategies

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in New Jersey
. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on client and business needs. We will always be clear about role expectations.

• 10+ years of experience in the Property & Casualty insurance industry
  , in either consulting or industry leadership roles
• 5+ years of experience with a management consulting firm
  , leading client-facing transformation engagements
• Proven experience delivering large-scale P&C core system transformations
  , including Guidewire and/or Duck Creek implementations
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts to executive, business, and IT audiences
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree in Business or Management preferred

• Deep expertise in claims transformation and end-to-end P&C insurance operations
• A consultative leadership style with the ability to build credibility quickly with senior clients and internal stakeholders
• Experience managing ambiguity, driving results under pressure, and leading high-performing consulting teams
• Willingness to travel up to 80%, based on client and project needs

• $165,000 – $194,000
  , depending on experience and qualifications
• This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program
  , based on performance and subject to the terms of applicable plans

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off plus paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
• Ongoing learning, certifications, and leadership development programs

Applications will be accepted until 02/25/2026
.