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.
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.
Employees can choose from several plan options from Priority Health, including both a Preferred Provider Organization and High Deductible Health Plan paired with a Health Savings Account. Vision and dental plans are also available through leading providers VSP and Delta Dental.
Set money aside tax-free to use for certain out-of-pocket health care costs throughout the year.
A variety of additional benefits that provide protection and peace of mind for you and your family.
Employees enjoy protection from loss of income due to illness, injury, or accident.
In addition to our Human Resources team, the Benefit Resource center provides employees with experienced professionals who can answer questions and provide assistance related to claims, benefit eligibility, and more.
We assist our employee’s in their retirement planning by offering an employer match to 401(k) plan contributions in addition to an annual discretionary lump sum contribution.
Employees share in the success of Hastings Mutual, with an annual bonus program tied to our financial results.
This program rewards employee performance, achievement of individual goals, and meeting company objectives.
Monetary bonuses are offered to celebrate and recognize those who earn certain insurance industry-related certifications.
Much like a concierge service, our EAP provides a range of services to our employees, dependents, and household members. Confidential, professional counselors address marriage and family, addiction, legal and financial concerns, emotional problems, and other relationships, among other topics. There is no cost for these services.
It pays to be healthy! Employees who visit their primary care physician for annual screenings earn premium discounts for the following plan year, in addition to incentives for completing a tobacco attestation form or company-approved tobacco cessation program.
Throughout the year a variety of low-cost group fitness classes are offered on-site, including TriFit, Zumba, Yoga, Tai Chi, and Circuit Training. In addition, our Wellness team hosts various challenges throughout the year. Using a holistic approach to wellness, challenge offerings include Lace Up, Maintain Don't Gain, Renew You Stress Management, Move More Walking Day, Why Weight, 21-Day Slimdown, and more!
Employees based at our corporate offices can practice a healthy lifestyle without having to invest in a gym membership by utilizing our on-site fitness center, featuring cardio and weight equipment, on-demand workout videos, and convenient locker rooms.
All employees receive a generous amount of paid time off annually to use for rest and relaxation away from work.
Employees have the option to purchase additional time off to use once their normal PTO has been exhausted.
We believe employees shouldn’t have to use their normal paid time off to cover absences for personal illness.
Our on-site cafeteria features breakfast, lunch, and snack items made fresh daily.
We offer an annual company picnic, bus trips to activities and events like sports and city visits, and more!
Whether instructor- or peer-led or web-based, we offer a variety of training courses and programs at our corporate offices, including those for professional designations offered by The Institutes.®
Employees can participate in our on-site chapter for Toastmasters International, a non-profit organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills.
We’re committed to helping our grow professionally and offer ongoing training courses either in-house or through various industry partnerships.
Membership in industry or functional organizations is eligible for reimbursement to enable professional engagement and networking.
Our home office features a full library with a variety of books and periodicals that focus on both personal and professional development.
We regularly recognize and reward employees who have made significant contributions to the business.
Employees who reach service milestones (every five years) are recognized with a monetary gift at our annual awards ceremony.
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.
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 encourages volunteers to keep a section of a highway free from litter. By participating, we are leaving our roadways safer and cleaner.
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 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.
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.
Hastings Mutual is committed to being a positive presence in our communities, and allowing our employees the time to be involved in organizations about which they are passionate. Hastings Mutual provides every employee a full, paid day for volunteer
work, of their choosing.
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.
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.
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.
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 encourages volunteers to keep a section of a highway free from litter. By participating, we are leaving our roadways safer and cleaner.
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 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.
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.
Hastings Mutual is committed to being a positive presence in our communities, and allowing our employees the time to be involved in organizations about which they are passionate. Hastings Mutual provides every employee a full, paid day for volunteer work, of their choosing.
Employees can choose from several plan options from Priority Health, including both a Preferred Provider Organization and High Deductible Health Plan paired with a Health Savings Account. Vision and dental plans are also available through leading providers VSP and Delta Dental.
Set money aside tax-free to use for certain out-of-pocket health care costs throughout the year.
A variety of additional benefits that provide protection and peace of mind for you and your family.
Employees enjoy protection from loss of income due to illness, injury, or accident.
In addition to our Human Resources team, the Benefit Resource center provides employees with experienced professionals who can answer questions and provide assistance related to claims, benefit eligibility, and more.
We assist our employee’s in their retirement planning by offering an employer match to 401(k) plan contributions in addition to an annual discretionary lump sum contribution.
Employees share in the success of Hastings Mutual, with an annual bonus program tied to our financial results.
This program rewards employee performance, achievement of individual goals, and meeting company objectives.
Monetary bonuses are offered to celebrate and recognize those who earn certain insurance industry-related certifications.
Much like a concierge service, our EAP provides a range of services to our employees, dependents, and household members. Confidential, professional counselors address marriage and family, addiction, legal and financial concerns, emotional problems, and other relationships, among other topics. There is no cost for these services.
It pays to be healthy! Employees who visit their primary care physician for annual screenings earn premium discounts for the following plan year, in addition to incentives for completing a tobacco attestation form or company-approved tobacco cessation program.
All employees receive a generous amount of paid time off annually to use for rest and relaxation away from work.
Employees have the option to purchase additional time off to use once their normal PTO has been exhausted.
We believe employees shouldn’t have to use their normal paid time off to cover absences for personal illness.
Our on-site cafeteria features breakfast, lunch, and snack items made fresh daily.
We offer an annual company picnic, bus trips to activities and events like sports and city visits, and more!
Throughout the year a variety of low-cost group fitness classes are offered on-site, including TriFit, Zumba, Yoga, Tai Chi, and Circuit Training. In addition, our Wellness team hosts various challenges throughout the year. Using a holistic approach to wellness, challenge offerings include Lace Up, Maintain Don't Gain, Renew You Stress Management, Move More Walking Day, Why Weight, 21-Day Slimdown, and more!
Employees based at our corporate offices can practice a healthy lifestyle without having to invest in a gym membership by utilizing our on-site fitness center, featuring cardio and weight equipment, on-demand workout videos, and convenient locker rooms.
Whether instructor- or peer-led or web-based, we offer a variety of training courses and programs at our corporate offices, including those for professional designations offered by The Institutes.®
Employees can participate in our on-site chapter for Toastmasters International, a non-profit organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills.
We’re committed to helping our grow professionally and offer ongoing training courses either in-house or through various industry partnerships.
Membership in industry or functional organizations is eligible for reimbursement to enable professional engagement and networking.
Our home office features a full library with a variety of books and periodicals that focus on both personal and professional development.
We regularly recognize and reward employees who have made significant contributions to the business.
Employees who reach service milestones (every five years) are recognized with a monetary gift at our annual awards ceremony.
Found the perfect opportunity with us? The first step is to apply through our website. Please provide your résumé and professional references when prompted.
After your application is received, the hiring team will review your background.
If there is a potential fit, you’ll receive an invitation 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.
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.
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.
Found the perfect opportunity with us? The first step is to apply through our website. Please provide your résumé and professional references when prompted.
After your application is received, the hiring team will review your background.
If there is a potential fit, you’ll receive an invitation 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.
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.
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!
While not required, we encourage attaching a detailed, up-to-date résumé to your application, so your background and qualifications can be thoroughly reviewed.
We’re committed to bringing successful talent to Hastings Mutual, so we take time to thoroughly 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.
Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Keep that in mind when providing availability for your initial and/or on-site interview. If you need an interview slightly before or after those hours, just let us know — we can be flexible!
Each application is reviewed thoroughly shortly after it is received. If your qualifications, applicable experiences, and expectations are in line with the role, you’ll be contacted.
Hastings Mutual Insurance Company
404 E. Woodlawn Ave.
Hastings, MI 49058
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST)
(800) 442-8277