Senior Actuary

Company Overview

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.

Job Summary

The Senior Actuary provides senior-level actuarial expertise to guide strategic decision-making, profitability, and risk management across the organization’s insurance portfolio. 

Work Location

This position offers both remote and hybrid work locations.  Candidates who reside within 50 miles of an office location (West Bend, Madison, Appleton) will be offered a hybrid work schedule.  Candidates who are fully remote (beyond 50 miles) may occasionally be asked to travel to an office location for in-person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and corporate events. 

 

 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

 

 

Shape strategy. Influence decisions. Drive profitability.

At West Bend, we’re looking for a Senior Actuary who thrives at the intersection of data, strategy, and leadership. From reserving and pricing to predictive modeling and portfolio optimization, your insights will directly influence how we manage risk, grow profitably, and plan for the future.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, partnering across the business, and mentoring others while pushing actuarial practices forward, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

 

What You’ll Do

• Lead advanced actuarial analyses across reserving, pricing, reinsurance, and predictive modeling
• Conduct deep dives into reserving segments – identifying trends, testing assumptions, and uncovering key drivers
• Partner closely with Claims, Underwriting, Finance, and leadership to translate data into actionable insights
• Enhance and automate reserving processes, bringing fresh thinking and innovation to how work gets done
• Strengthen governance frameworks and ensure adherence to actuarial standards and regulatory requirements
• Support financial reporting through reserve adequacy analysis and auditor collaboration
• Communicate complex trends and risk insights in a clear, business-focused way
• Mentor and develop actuarial team members, contributing to a strong, collaborative culture

 

What You Bring

• 8+ years of actuarial experience within property & casualty insurance
• Deep expertise in reserving, pricing, and risk modeling
• Experience with predictive analytics, GLMs, and/or data science techniques
• Strong understanding of insurance operations, including claims and underwriting dynamics
• Ability to translate technical analysis into clear, business-relevant recommendations
• Proven ability to collaborate, influence, and lead across teams
• A natural curiosity and drive to continuously improve processes and outcomes

 

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or related field
• Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS)

 

Why Join West Bend?

At West Bend, you’ll find more than a role – you’ll find a team that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation. We invest in our people, encourage new ideas, and empower you to make an impact across the organization.

 

Ready to bring your actuarial expertise to a company where your voice matters? Apply today.

 

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Salary Statement

The salary range for this position is $157,000-$197,000.   

  

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.  Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.  

Benefits

West Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:   

 

• Medical & Prescription Insurance  

• Health Savings Account  

• Dental Insurance  

• Vision Insurance  

• Short and Long Term Disability  

• Flexible Spending Accounts  

• Life and Accidental Death & Disability   

• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance  

• Employee Assistance Program  

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match  

• Pet Insurance  

• Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates 

• Bonus eligible based on performance  

• West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.

EEO

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.