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

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.

Please note: We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or outreach from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or search consultants at this time. 

Lead the strategy. Shape the future. Drive business performance.

At West Bend, we're looking for a senior actuarial leader to head our Commercial Pricing function - someone who can connect data, strategy, and talent to drive profitable growth. This role goes beyond technical excellence. You'll serve as a trusted partner to the business, delivering forward-looking insights that influence decisions at the highest levels.

If you're energized by leading teams, shaping pricing strategy, and embedding advanced analytics into real business decisions, this is an opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact.

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?

At West Bend, you'll be part of a company that values integrity, innovation, and people-first leadership. You'll have a seat at the table-helping shape strategy, influence performance, and build a future-ready actuarial function.

Ready to lead, influence, and make a measurable impact? Apply today.

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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. Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. 

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.

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.