SENIOR INSURANCE EXAMINER (SPECIALIST)

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Medical Benefits - including health, 


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)

Salary adjustments based on evaluation

Job summary

California Department of Insurance (CDI) seeks a Senior Insurance Examiner (Specialist) to lead risk-focused surveillance of the most complex licensed entities, ensuring solvency and compliance with the California Insurance Code and related regulations.

Under general direction, you will review applications requiring the Commissioner's approval and participate in specialized analyses. Telework options are available in a hybrid work environment with applicable Dublin-based requirements.

Qualifications

• Senior Insurance Examiner (Specialist) classification.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and conduct risk-focused surveillance of highly complex licensed entities.
• Review applications requiring the Commissioner’s approval for financial stability.
• Ensure compliance with California Insurance Code and regulations.

Job description

Job Posting:Senior Insurance Examiner (Specialist)

Department of Insurance

JC-537004 -

JC-537004 - Senior Insurance Examiner (Specialist) SENIOR INSURANCE EXAMINER (SPECIALIST)

$7,276.00 - $10,503.00 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: 11/12/2026

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

Do you enjoy working in a fast-pace d Remote-Centered envi ronment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking an Senior Insurance Examiner (Specialist)with a high degree of professional skills to join the Financial Surveillance Branch.

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

Under general direction of Senior Insurance Examiner (Supervisor) or Supervising Insurance Examiner, the Senior Insurance Examiner (Specialist) (SIE), analyzes and conducts risk-focused surveillance of the most complex licensed entities to ensure their solvency and reviews applications requiring the Commissioner's approval to ascertain their financial stability and compliance with the California Insurance Code, California Code of Regulations, Department's rules and the standard operating procedures of Financial Analysis Division (FAD).

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 .

Working Conditions

• Works in high-rise building, in a cubicle setting, and in an open space environment.
• Occasional travel may be required within and/or outside California via private or public transportation (i. e. automobile, airplane, etc.). Travel will/may include an overnight stay.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR INSURANCE EXAMINER (SPECIALIST)

SENIOR INSURANCE EXAMINER (SPECIALIST) $7,276.00 - $9,563.00A $7,993.00 - $10,503.00C 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:

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 license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities.

FINANCIAL SURVEILLANCE BRANCH
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS DIVISION
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS BUREAU

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.
• Statement of Qualifications

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:

Proven commitment to creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences.

Possess general knowledge of California Insurance Code, the Department's Bulletins, Title 10 of the California Code of Regulations and Statutory Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual.

Have extensive experience in conducting risk-focused surveillance and strong analytical skills to accurately evaluate the financial condition of highly complex licensed entities and adopt effective courses of action.

Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks efficiently, accurately, and timely.

Have good communication (written and verbal) and collaborative/teamwork skills.

Experience in the use of computer application programs such as Microsoft Office and TeamMate.

Designation as Certified Financial Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Charter Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Reinsurance (ARe) or Fellow Life Management Institute (FLMI) is preferred.

• Remote work options
• Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training
• 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.

• 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.

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

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 Senior Insurance Examiner (Specialist) examination, 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.

Statement of Qualifications

The SOQ is a narrative description of how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities meet the qualifications for this position.

The qualifications outlined in this bulletin are crucial for assessing and screening applications and SOQ. Therefore, each applicant must provide detailed information and examples demonstrating how their education, training, experience, and skills align with the listed qualifications. The SOQ must indicate your total years of experience (and civil service classification, if applicable) performing each qualification.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Your response must be typed
Font must be Arial 12-point
Single-sided, single-spaced. 1" margin not to exceed three pages.

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.