Senior Actuary
About The Position
The Senior Actuary provides senior-level actuarial expertise to guide strategic decision-making, profitability, and risk management across the organization’s insurance portfolio. 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. 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.
Requirements
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS)
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
