Sheboygan's Acuity Insurance planning to hire more than 100 workers in 2018

Acuity Insurance said Friday it plans to hire more than 100 employees in 2018, a move the company said it needs to support growth.

Acuity, a property and casualty insurer, said staff will be added at its Sheboygan headquarters and throughout the 26 states where it does business. 

“Our growth continues to create opportunity not only for new hires who are looking for rewarding jobs, but also for existing staff who seek to advance their careers,” Ben Salzmann, president and chief executive officer of Acuity, said in a statement.

Acuity’s said the hiring is the result of sustained business growth. The insurer said it is on track to finish 2017 with a 4.4% increase in revenue. The company completed a $250 million headquarters expansion project in 2017 to accommodate anticipated staffing and business growth.

Acuity said the job openings will be "in well-paid positions with high benefits." The company said it plans to hire processors and underwriters, software developers and technical support staff, business analysts, claims staff, customer service representatives, premium auditors and others.

The insurer has about 1,200 employees.

“Acuity continues to offer rewarding job opportunities to a wide range of employees, from people new to the workforce to professionals with years of experience,”said Joan Ravanelli Miller, general counsel and vice president for human resources of the company.

Acuity provides insurance coverage to more than 100,000 business and 450,000 homes and vehicles. The company's annual revenue is $1.4 billion, and it manages more than $4 billion in assets.