Associate Actuary

Help shape the profitability and growth of Hastings Insurance's Commercial Lines portfolio.

Hastings Insurance is seeking an experienced Associate Actuary to support commercial lines pricing, profitability analysis, and loss reserving initiatives. In this highly visible individual contributor role, you'll lead actuarial analyses with a high degree of independence, including first-pass quarterly reserve reviews, rate indications, product profitability studies, and strategic analyses that directly influence business decisions.

Working closely with actuarial leadership and partners across Product, Underwriting, Claims, and Finance, you'll identify performance drivers, develop pricing and reserving recommendations, and communicate actuarial insights that help position Hastings for long-term success.

Schedule & Location:

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and may be performed onsite at our Hastings, Michigan headquarters or in a hybrid arrangement. We may also consider remote candidates who reside in one of our operating states: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, or Wisconsin.

What You'll Do:

• Lead actuarial projects supporting commercial lines pricing, profitability analysis, loss reserving, and strategic business initiatives.

• Design and manage actuarial analyses utilizing accepted actuarial standards and methodologies.

• Analyze product performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, growth, and retention across commercial lines products.

• Develop pricing recommendations and strategies that support business objectives and underwriting profitability.

• Lead assigned actuarial projects as an experienced individual contributor, with support from actuarial analysts. Provide technical direction, review, and coaching on analyst-supported work.

• Conduct first-pass quarterly reserve reviews, rate indications, product profitability studies, and other strategic actuarial analyses.

• Partner with Product, Underwriting, Claims, Finance, and other business stakeholders to identify trends, evaluate performance drivers, and support decision making.

• Research market trends, product innovations, and competitive developments within the commercial insurance marketplace.

• Communicate actuarial rationale, business tradeoffs, and implementation considerations to leadership and key stakeholders.

• Partner with Product, IT, and implementation teams to ensure actuarial pricing changes are accurately translated into rating systems and business processes.

• Assist external actuarial consultants with pricing reviews and other actuarial initiatives as needed.

• Evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and business value.

• Design and execute actuarial analyses and projects with minimal supervision.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of five years of actuarial experience.

• Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS) designation required.

• Commercial lines pricing and/or reserving experience required.

• Demonstrated ability to independently design actuarial analyses, interpret results, and develop recommendations.

• Advanced mathematical, statistical, and analytical skills.

• Experience evaluating large data sets and translating findings into actionable business recommendations.

• Strong understanding of insurance products, rating methodologies, profitability analysis, and reserving concepts.

• Advanced knowledge of data sources, research methodologies, and analytical tools.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts to business audiences.

• Strong organizational, project management, and decision-making skills.

• Experience working effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Experience with commercial auto, workers compensation, commercial property, general liability, BOP/CPP, umbrella, or similar commercial lines products preferred.

• Familiarity with multivariate modeling, predictive analytics, or other advanced actuarial techniques preferred but not required.

About Us:

At Hastings Insurance, we are a trusted partner to our agents, policyholders, and the communities we serve. For more than 135 years, we have helped individuals, families, and businesses protect what matters most and rebuild after loss. We are proud to be rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company, reflecting our financial strength and long-term stability.

While our history is strong, our focus is forward. We invest in technology, strengthen partnerships with independent agents, and continuously refine our products to meet the evolving needs of today's customers. Our strategy centers on responsible growth, expanding our reach while remaining agile, disciplined, and service-driven.

Our people make that possible. Hastings employees thrive in a down-to-earth, collaborative environment that values initiative, accountability, and steady progress. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k) with company matching contributions, generous vacation and sick leave, fully paid tuition and professional development reimbursement, and incentive compensation bonus opportunities. At Hastings, your work matters and your growth is supported.

Our Commitment as an Employer:

We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our organization and drive better outcomes. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where every employee feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, appearance, disability, veteran status, family status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are also committed to providing an accessible and welcoming experience for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at 800-442-8277.