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Claire Tappin

Poole,Dorset

Summary

Experienced Senior Business Analyst with a strong track record of driving analysis across strategic transformation initiatives at Ageas. Specialist in requirements engineering, with experience in business architecture including capability modelling and operating model design, and a proven ability to lead end-to-end analysis, influence stakeholders at all levels, and align delivery to business strategy.

Recognised for leading cross-functional collaboration, mentoring BA capability, and embedding best practice, I bring a structured, outcome-focused approach that ensures clarity, traceability, and quality across complex change programmes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior business analyst

Ageas Insurance Ltd
Bournemouth
2020.03 - Current
  • Led end-to-end business analysis across multiple large transformation initiatives, driving alignment between business and technology and enabling delivery of complex change programmes impacting multiple business areas and third-party suppliers
  • Delivered high-quality requirements engineering outputs across projects, improving clarity and testability of requirements and contributing to reduced rework and more efficient delivery cycles through consistent, structured documentation aligned to BCS standards
  • Facilitated stakeholder workshops and analysis sessions with senior and cross-functional stakeholders, accelerating decision making and ensuring clear definition of scope, requirements, and dependencies across programmes
  • Conducted detailed process mapping and gap analysis activities, identifying inefficiencies and enabling clear definition of “as-is” and “to-be” states, supporting successful business change and transition planning
  • Contributed to the development and baselining of Target Operating Models and capability frameworks, supporting strategic transformation initiatives and enabling improved organisational alignment and long term planning
  • Mentored and developed apprentices and junior Business Analysts, contributing to successful completion of apprenticeship programmes and strengthening BA capability across the organisation

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Ageas Insurance Ltd
Bournemouth
2017.06 - 2020.03
  • Drove operational efficiency by identifying and removing process failure points, contributing to improved performance and reduced inefficiencies across business operations
  • Led change initiatives from analysis through to implementation, delivering process improvements aligned to business objectives and operational needs
  • Applied data-driven analysis to identify trends and root causes, enabling informed decision-making and targeted efficiency improvements
  • Validated and quantified efficiency savings from implemented changes, ensuring measurable value delivery and business benefit realisation
  • Built strong relationships with stakeholders across operations, supporting collaboration and alignment during change delivery

Customer Service Operator / Senior CS Operator

Ageas Insurance Ltd
Bournemouth
2015.02 - 2017.06
  • Delivered compliant, customer-focused service across policy renewals and servicing while maintaining operational efficiency and adherence to SLAs
  • Monitored performance and identified process failures, escalating issues to support continuous improvement and reduce inefficiencies
  • Supported day-to-day team operations, contributing to effective team management, productivity, and service delivery
  • Provided coaching and on-the-job support, improving team capability and understanding of processes
  • Acted as a technical SME, resolving queries and supporting adoption of new processes through training and guidance
  • Assisted leadership with data gathering and basic analysis, supporting decision-making and operational improvements

Various

Various
Poole/Bournemouth
2006.06 - 2015.02

Varying roles in hospitality and health care. Details can be provided if required.

Education

Advanced International Diploma - Business Analysis

BCS, The Chartered Institute For IT
Poole
2022.12 - 2026.01

Business Analyst L4 Apprenticeship - Business Analysis

BCS, The Chartered Institute For IT
London
2020.01 - 2021.11

N/A - Various

Internal Ageas Learning
Bournemouth
2015.02 - 2019.05

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology

University of Salford
Salford
2008.09 - 2011.06

Diploma - Animal Management

Kingston Maurward College
Dorchester
2006.09 - 2008.06

GCSEs -

Ashdown Technology College
Poole
2001.09 - 2006.06

Skills

  • Capability Mapping
  • Understanding of design principles
  • High level operating models
  • Communication and presentation abilities
  • Logic & advanced reasoning
  • Leadership & teamwork
  • Value Chains/Models
  • Data analysis
  • Process mapping
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Agile methodologies
  • Stakeholder Analysis & Management
  • Investigation Techniques
  • Impact Analysis
  • Gap Analysis
  • Requirements Engineering & Management
  • Data Modelling
  • Benefits Planning & Realisation

Interests

I am always up for trying new experiences but my main interests are reading, cars, playing squash and cake baking/ decorating. I also enjoy more adventurous activities such as clay pigeon shooting, paintballing, and quad biking when time allows.

Timeline

Advanced International Diploma - Business Analysis

BCS, The Chartered Institute For IT
2022.12 - 2026.01

Senior business analyst

Ageas Insurance Ltd
2020.03 - Current

Business Analyst L4 Apprenticeship - Business Analysis

BCS, The Chartered Institute For IT
2020.01 - 2021.11

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Ageas Insurance Ltd
2017.06 - 2020.03

Customer Service Operator / Senior CS Operator

Ageas Insurance Ltd
2015.02 - 2017.06

N/A - Various

Internal Ageas Learning
2015.02 - 2019.05

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology

University of Salford
2008.09 - 2011.06

Diploma - Animal Management

Kingston Maurward College
2006.09 - 2008.06

Various

Various
2006.06 - 2015.02

GCSEs -

Ashdown Technology College
2001.09 - 2006.06
Claire Tappin