ACTUARY SENIOR

California Department of Insurance; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Insurance (CDI) seeks a dynamic Senior Casualty Actuary to join the Rate Actuary Office in a hybrid, United States–based capacity. The role focuses on sophisticated actuarial analysis within property and casualty rate regulation and requires collaboration with the Commissioner and other divisions.

Headquarters can be Los Angeles, Oakland, or Sacramento. As a senior staff member, you will mentor junior actuaries, participate in consultative assignments, and ensure

Responsibilities

• Perform complex actuarial analysis for rate regulation in Property and Casualty lines.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to actuarial staff.
• Collaborate with Commissioner and other departments on assignments.

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531641

Position #(s): 413-327-5461-002

Working Title: Senior Casualty Actuary

Classification: ACTUARY SENIOR

$13,413.00 - $16,794.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world.

Nevarly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities.

Rate Regulation Branch

Rate Actuary Office

This position is available to be headquartered in Los Angeles, Oakland, or Sacramento

Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced Remote-Centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Actuary Senior with experience in complex actuarial analysis projects, to join the Rate Actuary Office.

If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!

Under the direction of the Actuary Supervisor (or working title Supervising Casualty Actuary), the Actuary Senior (or working title Senior Casualty Actuary) works on the most sophisticated and complex actuarial analysis projects. Specifically, the Senior Casualty Actuary performs a wide variety of consultative and analytical assignments associated with aspects of Property and Casualty insurance rate regulation. In addition, the Senior Casualty Actuary provides support for assignments requested by or in concert with the Commissioner and other Department branches, as required. The Senior Casualty Actuary is also expected to provide mentorship and guidance to other actuarial staff.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website (www.calhr.ca.gov).

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Special Requirements

Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview.

• Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below.
• Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Resume

Application Deadline

Final Filing Date: 9/25/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applicants will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.