Canal Insurance Company
About Canal Insurance
Canal Insurance Company specializes in insurance for commercial trucking and specialty transportation operations. Canal was founded in 1939 and is located in Greenville, South Carolina. At Canal, we recognize that our success would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our employees. We know that happiness and productivity go hand in hand, and to that end, we consciously cultivate a culture that enables us to recruit and retain the very best talent in the business.
A Culture With YOU in Mind
Located in beautiful downtown Greenville, SC
Career growth & advancement opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Employee referral program
Casual dress code
Innovation-focused & customer-centric
80+ years of industry expertise
Committed to giving back to our community
Unquestioned integrity and commitment
Benefits at Canal
Company paid Basic Life Insurance
Medical, Dental, & Vision
Company paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability
401(k) plan with company match up to 6%
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer Funded Health Savings Accounts
Employee Assistance Programs
Generous PTO Plan
Onsite Wellness Clinic
Guidewire Developer Job Summary: The Guidewire Developer should have hands-on experience across PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter including UI, Configuration, Integration, Rating, and Underwriting Rules. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical depth, full Guidewire certification, and domain expertise in commercial trucking insurance. This individual will play a key role in designing and building scalable solutions that align with both technical standards and business goals.
Major Accountabilities:
Develop and configure Guidewire applications using GOSU across UI, product model, rules engine, and integrations.
Design and implement SOAP/REST-based integrations with third-party trucking insurance services (e.g., FMCSA, telematics, VIN lookup).
Configure complex rating algorithms and underwriting rules tailored for commercial trucking policies.
Implement Guidewire messaging, batch jobs, plug-ins, and APIs for internal and external system communication.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with BAs, QA, Architects, and business stakeholders.
Create and maintain technical design documentation, reusable assets, and code repositories.
Provide development support for UAT, deployments, and post-production fixes.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on Guidewire development experience.
Proven experience in commercial auto/trucking insurance domain – filings, coverages, fleet risk, DOT/FMCSA compliance.
Proficiency in GOSU, Java, and Guidewire Studio across multiple modules.
Strong experience building integrations and configuring rating models.
Agile delivery experience; proficient with JIRA, Git, Jenkins, Postman, etc.
Required Guidewire Certifications:
Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration Specialist
Guidewire Integration Specialist (any core product)
Guidewire UI Developer Certification
Guidewire Rating Developer Certification
Guidewire Underwriting Rules Developer Certification
Guidewire BillingCenter Configuration Specialist
Guidewire ClaimCenter Configuration Specialist
Key Deliverables:
End-to-end functional Guidewire configuration (UI, Rating, Product Model, UW Rules)
Seamless API integrations with trucking-specific data sources and services
GOSU code for messaging, rules, batch jobs, and plug-in implementations
Technical design documents and development workbooks
Unit test cases and defect resolution reports
Deployment-ready code packages and release documentation
Post-deployment support and performance tuning
Preferred Skills:
Experience with Guidewire Cloud upgrades or deployments
Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with digital portals, document generation, or claims workflow tools
Knowledge of data privacy, compliance, and cyber-risk in insurance applications
Special Considerations Physical Requirements:
Constant use of vision, hearing, and communication (oral and written/in-person and via telephone). Frequent concentration, standing, walking, handling, reaching, and grasping. Occasional bending, kneeling, and lifting (up to 25 lbs.) Heavy use of computer and office equipment.
Travel/Hours of Service:
Frequent travel required. Periodic work outside of standard business hours or on weekends may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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A Culture With YOU in Mind
Located in beautiful downtown Greenville, SC
Career growth & advancement opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Employee referral program
Casual dress code
Innovation-focused & customer-centric
80+ years of industry expertise
Committed to giving back to our community
Unquestioned integrity and commitment
Benefits at Canal
Company paid Basic Life Insurance
Medical, Dental, & Vision
Company paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability
401(k) plan with company match up to 6%
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer Funded Health Savings Accounts
Employee Assistance Programs
Generous PTO Plan
Onsite Wellness Clinic
Guidewire Developer Job Summary: The Guidewire Developer should have hands-on experience across PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter including UI, Configuration, Integration, Rating, and Underwriting Rules. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical depth, full Guidewire certification, and domain expertise in commercial trucking insurance. This individual will play a key role in designing and building scalable solutions that align with both technical standards and business goals.
Major Accountabilities:
Develop and configure Guidewire applications using GOSU across UI, product model, rules engine, and integrations.
Design and implement SOAP/REST-based integrations with third-party trucking insurance services (e.g., FMCSA, telematics, VIN lookup).
Configure complex rating algorithms and underwriting rules tailored for commercial trucking policies.
Implement Guidewire messaging, batch jobs, plug-ins, and APIs for internal and external system communication.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with BAs, QA, Architects, and business stakeholders.
Create and maintain technical design documentation, reusable assets, and code repositories.
Provide development support for UAT, deployments, and post-production fixes.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on Guidewire development experience.
Proven experience in commercial auto/trucking insurance domain – filings, coverages, fleet risk, DOT/FMCSA compliance.
Proficiency in GOSU, Java, and Guidewire Studio across multiple modules.
Strong experience building integrations and configuring rating models.
Agile delivery experience; proficient with JIRA, Git, Jenkins, Postman, etc.
Required Guidewire Certifications:
Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration Specialist
Guidewire Integration Specialist (any core product)
Guidewire UI Developer Certification
Guidewire Rating Developer Certification
Guidewire Underwriting Rules Developer Certification
Guidewire BillingCenter Configuration Specialist
Guidewire ClaimCenter Configuration Specialist
Key Deliverables:
End-to-end functional Guidewire configuration (UI, Rating, Product Model, UW Rules)
Seamless API integrations with trucking-specific data sources and services
GOSU code for messaging, rules, batch jobs, and plug-in implementations
Technical design documents and development workbooks
Unit test cases and defect resolution reports
Deployment-ready code packages and release documentation
Post-deployment support and performance tuning
Preferred Skills:
Experience with Guidewire Cloud upgrades or deployments
Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with digital portals, document generation, or claims workflow tools
Knowledge of data privacy, compliance, and cyber-risk in insurance applications
Special Considerations Physical Requirements:
Constant use of vision, hearing, and communication (oral and written/in-person and via telephone). Frequent concentration, standing, walking, handling, reaching, and grasping. Occasional bending, kneeling, and lifting (up to 25 lbs.) Heavy use of computer and office equipment.
Travel/Hours of Service:
Frequent travel required. Periodic work outside of standard business hours or on weekends may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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