Director - PL Actuarial

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At West Bend Insurance, we believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential. We foster a culture where every individual knows they matter and are part of something bigger - working together to shape the future of insurance.

We are seeking an experienced PL Actuarial Director to lead, mentor, and develop a team of actuaries and analysts. This high-visibility role offers the opportunity to drive strategic insights, collaborate across multiple teams, and influence key business decisions.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead & Develop a Team – Manage and mentor a team of actuaries & analysts, fostering their growth and professional development.
• Collaborate & Influence – Work closely with our PL division leadership to develop and execute business strategies.
• Drive Pricing Strategy – Oversee PL Actuarial pricing strategy creation and implementation as well as product development support. In addition, partner with our Data Science & Predictive Analytics team to develop and refine pricing models.
• Innovate & Improve – Lead the development of standards and practices for the team.

What We’re Looking For:

• 15 years of continued growth as a fellowed (FCAS) actuary including at least 5 years of leadership experience with a demonstrated passion for developing talent and fostering a high-performing team.
• Proven experience in actuarial pricing within the P&C industry.
• Comfort with a variety of actuarial software and other data analytics tools.
• Ability to communicate complex actuarial concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to drive initiatives forward.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry trends affecting the insurance sector.

Why Join Us: We recognize that our success is closely tied to the satisfaction and well-being of our associates. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a collaborative, innovative environment with ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are dedicated to creating a workplace where every individual is valued, empowered, and supported to thrive. Your success is our success, and together, we’ll build a strong future as we work towards our shared goals.

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.

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