Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Australia

Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Headquarters Location

Hastings, MI

Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Photos

  • Board Room
  • Executive Waiting Area
  • D.W. Windstorm Cafe
  • D.W. Windstorm Cafe
About Hastings Mutual Insurance Company
From our humble roots in 1885 providing coverage for windstorm damage, Hastings Mutual has evolved into a leading regional property and casualty insurance carrier, offering innovative products for businesses, farm owners, and individuals. We work with customers in six Midwestern states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin). Hastings Mutual is known for its financial strength, high ethical standards, and culture of service and responsiveness.

The core of our ongoing success is our employees. Whether at the corporate offices in Hastings, Michigan, to our remote team members throughout the Midwest, Hastings Mutual is made up of talented professionals across multiple divisions and functional areas. Our commitment to our employees and work culture has been confirmed with our inclusion in the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in West Michigan” each year since 2011.

Hastings Mutual offers a friendly, family-like environment that values transparency and approachability. We recognize the hard work of our employees with many benefits, including fully paid certification training, a cafeteria, and fitness center at our corporate offices, ongoing professional development opportunities, and financial stability backed by our “A” rating from A.M. Best. We also have a long-term commitment to the communities in which we live and work, either through partnerships with local charitable organizations or through our own Hastings Mutual Charitable Foundation.

At Hastings Mutual, we’re always looking for professionals of all experience and education levels to help us continue our more than 130-year history of successful, stable growth. 
About Us
Providing Peace of Mind So You Can Enjoy the Things You Love.

From our humble roots in 1885 providing coverage for windstorm damage, Hastings Mutual has evolved into a leading regional property and casualty insurance carrier, offering innovative products for businesses, farm owners, and individuals. We work with customers in six Midwestern states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin). Hastings Mutual is known for its financial strength, high ethical standards, and a culture of service and responsiveness.

Core to our ongoing success is our employees. Whether at the corporate offices in Hastings, Michigan, information technology office in Alpharetta, Georgia to our remote team members throughout the Midwest, Hastings Mutual is made up of talented professionals across multiple divisions and functional areas. Our commitment to our employees and work culture has been confirmed with our inclusion in the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in West Michigan” each year since 2011.

Hastings Mutual offers a friendly, family-like environment that values transparency and approachability. We recognize the hard work of our employees with many benefits, including fully paid certification training, a cafeteria and fitness center at our corporate offices, ongoing professional development opportunities, and financial stability backed by our “A” rating from A.M. Best. We also have a long-term commitment to the communities in which we live and work, either through partnerships with local charitable organizations or through our own Hastings Mutual Charitable Foundation.

At Hastings Mutual, we’re always looking for professionals of all experience and education levels to help us continue our more than 130-year history of successful, stable growth.
Our Legacy
Proud Legacy. Strong Future.

On April 5, 1885 the Michigan Mutual Tornado, Cyclone and Windstorm Company was founded by Daniel Webster (D.W.) Rogers. Today, we are an award-winning, quality organization with financial stability equaled by few in the industry. 

In 1880, and again in 1882, tornadoes tore through parts of the small community of Hastings, Michigan, destroying over $225,000 worth of property. At the time, this amount was nearly 500 times the cost of a new home. D.W. Rogers, a local farmer, took action. At his request, his brother, state legislator Jeremiah Rogers, sponsored a bill legalizing the formation of windstorm insurance companies in Michigan, which became law in February of 1885.

On April 5, 1885, the Hastings-based Michigan Mutual Tornado, Cyclone and Windstorm Insurance Company was incorporated. By 1908, "The Windstorm Company" had grown from 160 to 43,000 policyholders, sharing $74,000,000 of insurance in force. At the end of 1925 the company was the second largest mutual windstorm insurance company in the world. Prosperity continued through the 1930's, 40's and 50's, even during the Great Depression.

On January 15, 1959, "The Windstorm Company" formally reorganized as a general, non-assessable mutual known as Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. We remain committed to technological advances, innovative products and the independent agency system, with over 900 agencies servicing Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.

For well over 100 years, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company has built an outstanding reputation based on quality customer service and needed insurance products, backed by sound company finances. We are indeed proud of our past and look forward to a progressive future.
Hiring Process
 Our Hiring Process 

1. Found the perfect opportunity with us? The first step is to apply through our website. Please provide your resumé and professional references when prompted. 

2. After your application is received, the hiring team will review your background.

3. If there is a potential fit, you'll receive an invite for an initial phone interview with a member of our human resources team, where you'll share your background in detail and have any questions answered.

3. If you move forward in the interview process, you'll visit our corporate offices in Hastings, Michigan. This visit will include meeting with the hiring manager and often peers from the position's functional area. Typically, on-site interviews last 2 to 5 hours.

4. After we've completed all the interviews, the hiring team will meet to select the best-suited candidate and develop an employment offer.

5. Once the decision is made, human resources will call you to make a verbal employment offer. Upon acceptance, together we'll determine a start date and conduct a standard background check with a drug screen. You'll receive more information on your first day, too, all to prepare for a successful career with Hastings Mutual!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a resumé to apply for a position?

While not required, we encourage attaching a detailed, up-to-date resumé to your application, highlighting your background and qualifications.

How long does the process take?

We're committed to bringing strong talent to Hastings Mutual, so we take time to review, screen, and interview applicants. As we may be meeting with multiple candidates, some decisions take longer than others. A member of our human resources team will be sure to keep you as up-to-date as possible, so you're aware of your status.

When are interviews conducted?

Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. If you need an interview slightly before or after those hours, just let us know- we can be flexible!

I applied for a position but haven't gotten a request for an initial interview yet.

Each application is reviewed after it is received. You'll receive an invite for an initial discussion if your qualifications, relevant experiences, and expectations are in-line with the role.

Do I need to cover the expense of travel arrangements to Hastings for my on-site interviews?

Hastings Mutual will arrange and cover the costs related to extensive travel for candidates invited to our offices, including meals and hotel accommodations. For candidates who reside out-of-state or a significant distance from Hastings, your airfare, rental car, or mileage expenses are also covered.   
Career Areas
Great People and Opportunities Since 1885.

The success of Hastings Mutual is a result of the approximately 450 individuals across our business who bring experience and dedication every day. Regardless of the role or department, our business is a collaborative one, where every employee’s contributions are both valued and rewarded.

Some key areas of our business include:

Administrative Support

Our Corporate Services, Processing, and Support Services teams are responsible for the often-complex communication and documentation management needs of our business. Roles within these areas are typically entry-level in nature and are great “first-step” positions into a progressive career with our company.

Sample Roles: Data Processor, Support Services Processor

Claim

One of our largest divisions, the Claim team at Hastings Mutual ensures that every claim filed by a policyholder, no matter how big or small, is handled as effectively and efficiently as possible. Claim team members also see that Hastings Mutual is issuing payments within policy guidelines and work to identify process improvements and enhancements. Members across the Claim division work closely with both our agency force and policyholders. Other areas of the Claim division include key insurance areas such as Actuarial Services and Product Development.

Sample Roles: Actuarial Analyst, Agency Payment Representative, Claim Representative, Senior Property Representative, Product Manager

Information Technology

The Information Technology (IT) division is responsible for the management and deployment of our computer hardware, software, and insurance management applications, such as Guidewire and OnBase. Our IT team works to deliver tools and resources for not only Hastings Mutual employees, but to our agents and policyholders in addition to ensuring that our company’s data and network infrastructure is secure from breeches or fraudulent activity.

Sample Roles: Application Development Manager, Configuration Developer, Integration Developer, Web Developer, PC Support Technician

Underwriting

Our Underwriting division is responsible for all related activities across all lines of our business. Whether at the corporate office or in the field, members of the Underwriting team collaborate with agencies and policyholders in evaluating liabilities, risks, and coverages to deliver competitive premium pricing. Likewise, our Loss Control team works not only to evaluate risks but delivers expert consultation on safety and loss prevention. The Insurance Operations team is pivotal in delivering and maintaining our strong financial stability.

Sample Roles: Commercial Field Specialist, Loss Control Consultant, Senior Underwriter

Marketing

The Marketing division at Hastings Mutual works to engage our agency force while identifying new agents and growth opportunities across our six-state territory. Whether from our corporate offices or in the field, Marketing team members are often the first point of contact for our valued agents. The Marketing team also manages Hastings Mutual Social Media, Print Production, and Website Content initiatives to deliver our brand message and mission.

Sample Roles: Graphic Designer, Regional Marketing Manager, Territory Manager

Other Areas

Looking for opportunities within Accounting, Customer Service, Finance, or Human Resources? Don't worry, these teams regularly have opportunities within their areas as well.

Ready to join the Hastings Mutual team? Apply Today.
Our Community
We continuously strive to be an active participant in the communities we serve and work in. As an organization, it is our responsibility to give back to the communities that have served us, as well as promote community pride in our employees.

Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Foundation
In late 2004, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company formed and funded the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Foundation. The Foundation’s primary mission is to fund essential needs of living, including food, clothing, and medical services for at-risk youth and financially challenged or catastrophe-stricken families, and to provide other support for the general welfare and betterment of the community. This includes Hastings, neighboring areas, and the communities where our valued agent representatives and policyholders live and work.

Adopt-A-Family
Every year employees of Hastings Mutual “adopt” a local family during the holidays. Through this program, we have brought hope and joy – along with toys, clothing, and meals – to children, seniors, and veterans in need.

Adopt-A-Highway
Adopt-A-Highway encourages volunteers to keep a section of a highway free from litter. By participating, we are leaving our roadways safer and cleaner.

Fresh Food Initiative
The Fresh Food Initiative participates with Barry County United Way and the Food Bank of South Central Michigan to assist families who need assistance with meals.

Support Our Troops
Support Our Troops sends millions of dollars in goods and services to servicepeople in all branches of the military, from container shipments to bases all the way to donations and interaction with individual soldiers.

United Way
The United Way’s focus is to identify and resolve pressing community issues and to make measurable change in communities through partnerships with schools, businesses, organizations, and more.

Number of Employees in Hastings Mutual Insurance Company

201 to 500

Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Revenue

$140m to $700m (AUD)