SENIOR INSURANCE EXAMINER (SUPERVISOR)

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Job summary

The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a Senior Insurance Examiner (Supervisor) to supervise, plan, and direct the work of a staff of examiners while conducting examinations of insurance companies and other regulated entities to determine financial status and solvency.

The incumbent will train field examiners, oversee IT examiners, and perform related administrative duties; Certification as Accredited Financial Examiner or Certified Financial Examiner is preferred.

Qualifications

• Senior Insurance Examiner (Supervisor) position with applicable minimum qualifications.
• Must maintain Accredited Financial Examiner or Certified Financial Examiner certification.
• Remote work options available; hybrid telework and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, plan, and direct the work of insurance examiners in examinations of companies and regulated entities.
• Train field examiners and oversee IT examiners; perform required administrative tasks.
• Ensure examinations determine financial status, solvency, and legality of operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Certified Financial Examiner (CFE)

Job description

Job Posting:Senior Insurance Examiner (Supervisor)

Department of Insurance

JC-533295 - Senior Insurance Examiner (Supervisor)

$8,312.00 - $11,929.00 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: 10/14/2026

Do you enjoy working in a fast-pace Remote-Centered envi ronment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Senior Insurance Examiner (Supervisor)to supervise, plan, and direct the work of a staff of insurance examiners.

Under the general direction of the Supervising Insurance Examiner, the Senior Insurance Examiner (Supervisor) supervises, plans, and directs the work of a staff of insurance examiners in conducting examinations of insurance companies and other regulated entities to determine their financial status, solvency, and the legality and propriety of their operations; plans, directs and conducts the examinations of the largest and most complex insurance companies; trains field examiners in performing examinations and oversees the work of the IT examiners; and performs required administrative tasks. The incumbent shall maintain the Accredited Financial Examiner or Certified Financial Examiner certification conferred by the Society of Financial Examiners.

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

• Able to multi-task and work under time pressures and deadlines.
• Willing to shift work hours as needed depending on the work needs.
• Work in a cubicle or office setting involving noise from office machines, worker conversations, and other distractions resulting from open space work environment.
• Work in a high-rise building.
• May sit for extended periods of time.
• Because of the nature of the work that is required for this position, the working conditions may not be ergonomically correct for the incumbent when working at the various offices.
• Must be able to perform the assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to lift/carry 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 Supervisor to use private and/or public modes of transportation (i.e., automobile, commercial airlines, etc.).
• The Supervisor 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.

• SENIOR INSURANCE EXAMINER (SUPERVISOR)

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Alameda County

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
FIELD EXAMINATION DIVISION
FIELD EXAMINATION BUREAU

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.

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - Instructions may be found in the Statement of Qualifications Section of this job posting

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in leading, training, and supervising accounting and auditing staff.
• Experience in writing and editing examination reports.
• Experience in presenting to peers, management, and company personnel.
• Possess accounting knowledge and experience in analyzing financial situations accurately and adopting an effective course of action.
• Experience in working with and possess knowledge of the California Insurance Code, Bulletins, Title 10 of the California Code of Regulations, statutory accounting practices prescribed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
• Experience in maintaining cooperative relations with those contacted in the work
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience and knowledge of Human Resource policies and procedures in a Supervisory Role
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Designation as a Certified Financial Examiner with the Society of Financial Examiners 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

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]

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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.