Assistant Vice President – Underwriting

Hastings Insurance Company

. Provide strategic and operational leadership for Hastings’ property and casualty underwriting functions across Commercial, Farm, and Personal Lines .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeHastings • Michigan • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic and operational leadership in property and casualty underwriting, with a focus on developing high-performing teams, maintaining compliance with insurance regulations, and driving profitable growth through effective underwriting practices.

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Property And Casualty Underwriting ExperienceLeadership ExperienceCPCU CertificationAnalytical And Decision-Making SkillsRelationship Management

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Hard Skills

Underwriting Guidelines DevelopmentLoss Ratio ManagementPremium Growth StrategiesPolicy Retention TechniquesUnderwriting ProceduresRate DevelopmentRisk EvaluationPerformance Management

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunication SkillsCollaborationAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCUCICAPIAIS

Industry Keywords

Property And Casualty InsuranceInsurance RegulationsUnderwriting StrategyIndependent AgentsState Insurance Departments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational leadership for Hastings’ property and casualty underwriting functions across Commercial, Farm, and Personal Lines
Lead through others to develop a high-performing underwriting organization through coaching, planning, training, performance management, and effective staffing
Establish, develop, and maintain underwriting guidelines and philosophies supporting products, appetite, profitability, and growth objectives
Drive underwriting performance against loss ratio, premium growth, policy retention, and customer service measures
Develop and administer processes for evaluating and monitoring underwriting exceptions, accommodations, and risks outside established guidelines or reinsurance treaties
Partner with leaders across Hastings in business planning and execution of company strategies and objectives
Maintain relationships with independent agents, policyholders, and cross-functional partners
Support compliance with property and casualty insurance regulations and statutes, including interaction with state insurance departments
Oversee expenses and resources associated with the Underwriting division
Promote professional development and a culture of sound underwriting judgment, accountability, and collaboration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and insurance education, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
CPCU, CIC, API, AIS, or other relevant insurance designation preferred
Minimum of seven years of property and casualty insurance underwriting experience
At least three years of leadership experience
Experience leading underwriting teams and achieving results through other leaders and professionals
Strong knowledge of P&C insurance policy forms, coverages, underwriting procedures, and rate development
Experience applying underwriting strategy and guidelines to support profitable growth and portfolio performance
Strong analytical and decision-making skills, including evaluating complex situations, considering alternatives, and establishing an appropriate course of action
Ability to build effective relationships and communicate with employees, agency partners, policyholders, and other stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Hastings or be willing to relocate
Regular in-person work at the Hastings, Michigan headquarters
Monday through Friday availability, generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with company matching contributions
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance
Professional development assistance
Company performance-based incentive compensation opportunities
Collaborative, down-to-earth culture
Growth opportunities
Reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process