SENIOR INSURANCE EXAMINER (SUPERVISOR)

Job Posting: Senior Insurance Examiner (Supervisor)

Department of Insurance

JC-533295

• Senior Insurance Examiner (Supervisor)

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

Application Methods:

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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 Senior Insurance Examiner (Supervisor) to supervise, plan, and direct the work of a staff of insurance examiners.

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

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).

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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)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-533295

Position #(s):

413-151-4411-002

Working Title:

Senior Insurance Examiner (Supervisor)

Classification:

SENIOR INSURANCE EXAMINER (SUPERVISOR)

$8,312.00 - $10,844.00 A

$9,132.00 - $11,929.00 C

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:

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

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

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 10/14/2026

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.

Applications 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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Insurance

CDI Jobs Inquiries

Attn: Classification & Consultations Unit

Human Resources Management Division

300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Insurance

CDI Jobs Inquiries

Classification & Consultations Unit

Human Resources Management Division

300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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

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.

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:

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

(916) 492-3300

CDIJobInquiries@insurance.ca.gov

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

(916) 492-3024

OCR@insurance.ca.gov

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 (Supervisor) 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.

Senior Insurance Examiner (Supervisor): Exam Bulletin

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

All interested candidates must submit a completed standard State of California application and a "Statement of Qualifications" in order to be considered for this position. Please answer the following questions:

1) Please describe how your education, experience, training, accreditation, or certifications, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications necessary for this position.

2) Please describe your practical experience leading an examinations.

3) Please describe the most complex examination you have worked on, including what was the most difficult challenges or issues on that examination and how did you help the examination team overcome and/or resolve it.

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.