INSURANCE EXAMINER

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Remote work options

Medical Benefits

Job summary

State of California's Department of Insurance seeks an Insurance Examiner to support financial examinations of insurers and assess solvency and compliance. Under supervision, you will review audit functions, risk management controls, and regulatory adherence.

Qualified candidates have a degree in accounting or related fields with accounting coursework, strong communication, and willingness to travel. The job allows hybrid telework with some in-office requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with accounting/finance coursework.
• Demonstrated accounting/audit knowledge and skills (financial assertions, auditing standards, work papers).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial examinations of insurance companies to determine solvency and compliance.
• Review insurer audit functions and risk management controls; perform tests of controls.
• Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies and corrective actions.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Audit knowledge

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Team player

Education

Accounting degree

General business degree with accounting courses

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

$4,417.00 - $7,586.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/28/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced remote-centeredenvironment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic individual with demonstrated accounting/audit knowledge and skills to serve as an Insurance Examiner.
If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!
Under supervision, the Insurance Examiner (IE) will assist in the financial examinations (audits) of insurance companies to determine their financial status, solvency, and the legality and propriety of their operations. Tasks include but are not limited to: review and assess the effectiveness of the insurer's audit function as well as the enterprise risk management function; exercise judgment to identify and assess solvency risks facing the insurer; identify relevant controls and/or risk mitigation strategies to address risks identified and perform tests of controls to evaluate their effectiveness, as well as examine related records to appropriately determine insurer's compliance with State laws, rules, regulations and standards/guidelines prescribed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

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

Working Conditions

• Work at a dedicated workstation at a designated alternate work location (e.g., home office) and maintain safe working conditions and a distraction-free remote work environment.
• Must be able to work in a high-rise building May sit for extended periods of time.
• Work at a computer for an extended period of time Requires occasional driving for extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely drive and operate a private passenger motor vehicle Ability to lift/carry/move 25-35 pounds for short distances.
• Reaching, bending, stretching, and stooping will be required.
• The incumbent may telework in accordance with CDI's Telework Policy. Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.
• Some travel may require the IE to use private and/or public modes of transportation (i.e., automobile, commercial airlines, etc.). The IE must possess a valid California driver's license and be able to safely drive and operate a private passenger automobile when traveling on official state business.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INSURANCE EXAMINER

INSURANCE EXAMINER $4,470.00 - $5,329.00A $4,417.00 - $5,807.00C $5,528.00 - $7,269.00E $5,769.00 - $7,586.00G New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

2

Work Location:

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.

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

Financial Surveillance Branch

Field Examination Division
Field Examination Bureau

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

A bachelor's degree or higher degree of accounting OR A bachelor's degree in another field of study + proof that you have successfully completed the following courses: Accounting Fundamentals, Finance or Economics, and Business Law
Demonstrated accounting/audit knowledge and skills (understanding financial assertions, general auditing standards, work paper documentation standards, etc.)
Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Ability to think critically and make decisions based on reasonable and timely analysis.
Possess good organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work as a team member and be flexible and responsive to various tasks assigned.
Willingness to travel and work away from the headquarters office, including out-of-state travel.
Proficient in using computer application programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
Ability to drive private passenger vehicle to and from workplace

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options
• Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training
• Career Services Program
• Recognition Program
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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

Human Resources Contact:
Classification & Consultations Unit
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information

Step 1 - If you have not taken the Insurance Examinerexamination, or if your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment. Please click the link provided below for the examination information and instructions.

Step 2 - Submit your application including all required documents, by using the "Apply Now" button found at the top of this bulletin.

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.