What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR INSURANCE EXAMINER (SUPERVISOR) position at Department of Insurance?
Department of Insurance
SENIOR INSURANCE EXAMINER (SUPERVISOR)
$8,312.00 - $13,123.00 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: 6/19/2026
Job Description and Duties
If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!
Under 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 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 Electronic Data Processing (EDP) audit tasks; and performs required administrative tasks.
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 Interests (Form 700) 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 voiding of the 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).
Working Conditions
- The incumbent must be able to work in a high-rise building.
- Lifting and carrying 15-25 pounds, including laptop, printer, and/or work paper boxes.
- Eligible for 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 is required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.). Travel may include overnight stay.
Position Details
Department Information
FIELD EXAMINATION DIVISION
FIELD EXAMINATION BUREAU
Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below.
- Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees
- Statement of Qualifications
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: 6/19/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - Instructions may be found in the Statement of Qualifications Section of this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
- Designation as a Certified Financial Examiner with the Society of Financial Examiners.
- Experience in conducting financial examinations of medium to large-sized insurance companies.
- Experience in leading accounting and auditing staff.
- Possess strong communication skills (both written and oral).
- Ability to research and consistently apply California Insurance Code, California Code of Regulations, and statutory accounting practices prescribed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).
- Ability to think critically and make decisions based on reasonable and timely analysis.
- Ability to monitor financial examinations to ensure examination objectives are met, and work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Ability to review examination work papers, account write-ups, and examination reports to ensure they are completed in accordance with the Field Examination Division's policies and procedures, and the NAIC's Financial Condition Examiners' Handbook.
- Ability to train and supervise insurance examiners in the performance of their duties.
- Willingness to travel and work away from the headquarters office, which includes in-state and out-of-state travel.
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.
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:
Classifications & Consultation 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
Senior Insurance Examiner (Supervisor): Senior Insurance Examiner (Supervisor) Exam Bulletin
Statement of Qualifications
The desirable qualifications listed on this bulletin will be used to evaluate and screen the application and Statement of Qualifications; therefore, it is critical that each applicant include specific information and examples on how his/her education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable qualifications (in numerical order) and qualify them for the position. The Statement of Qualifications must indicate your total years of experience (and civil service classification, if applicable) performing each of the qualifications. The Statement of Qualification should be no more than 2 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.
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