Director - Actuarial

Job Summary

Lead the actuarial department in developing and implementing pricing strategies, loss reserving methodologies, and risk management frameworks. Work Location

• Remote and Hybrid Work Locations

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Lead the Commercial Pricing Team, setting strategy and priorities aligned to business goals
Act as a key advisor to senior leadership, delivering insights that shape growth, profitability, and risk management
Own and evolve the technical pricing framework, leveraging data and models to drive risk-based decisions
Oversee pricing for new and existing products – balancing competitiveness with strong financial performance
Guide reserving methodologies and ensure accurate, compliant loss reserve practices
Partner closely with Underwriting, Product, Claims, and Finance to optimize portfolio performance
Drive innovation by integrating advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and decision frameworks into business processes
Lead financial forecasting, including premium, loss, and reserve projections
Support regulatory and financial reporting, including statutory filings and reserve opinions
Build a high-performing team – mentoring, coaching, and developing actuarial talent while fostering a culture of continuous learning

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Commercial Pricing Team, setting strategy and priorities aligned to business goals
• Act as a key advisor to senior leadership, delivering insights that shape growth, profitability, and risk management
• Own and evolve the technical pricing framework, leveraging data and models to drive risk-based decisions
• Oversee pricing for new and existing products – balancing competitiveness with strong financial performance
• Guide reserving methodologies and ensure accurate, compliant loss reserve practices
• Partner closely with Underwriting, Product, Claims, and Finance to optimize portfolio performance
• Drive innovation by integrating advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and decision frameworks into business processes
• Lead financial forecasting, including premium, loss, and reserve projections
• Support regulatory and financial reporting, including statutory filings and reserve opinions
• Build a high-performing team – mentoring, coaching, and developing actuarial talent while fostering a culture of continuous learning

What You Bring

• 10+ years of actuarial experience, with 3–5+ years in a leadership role
• Proven success leading actuarial teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
• Deep expertise in pricing, reserving, and risk management within P&C insurance
• Experience with predictive modeling, data analytics, and modern actuarial tools (SAS, Python, Databricks, SQL, Excel)
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights
• A forward-thinking mindset – able to deliver insights that not only explain results, but shape strategy
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative, “enterprise-first” approach

Education & Credentials

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

Why Join West Bend?

• Part of a company that values integrity, innovation, and people-first leadership
• Seat at the table—helping shape strategy, influence performance, and build a future-ready actuarial function

Salary Statement

The estimated salary range for this position is $ 200,000-$250,000 . 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.

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
• Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates
• Bonus eligible based on performance

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.