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Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced hybrid environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Senior Casualty Systems Actuary with experience mapping applications and datasets, and experience on flooding, wildfire, heat, or extreme temperature physical risks analysis.

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

Under administrative direction of the Chief Actuary, the Actuary Senior serves as the Senior Casualty Systems Actuary, and works as a subject matter expert in collaboration with the Information Technology Division (ITD) to develop and implement a strategy to modernize rate filing intake and review systems and processes. The incumbent makes recommendations to the Chief Actuary in order to advance rate filing review systems, leads the transitions, then leverages them to advance the most sophisticated and complex actuarial analysis projects related to rate filing review systems. Specifically, the Senior Casualty Systems Actuary performs a wide variety of consultative and analytical assignments associated with aspects of Property and Casualty insurance rate regulation. In addition, the Senior Casualty Systems Actuary provides support for assignments requested by or in concert with the Commissioner and other California Department of Insurance (CDI) branches, as required. The Senior Casualty Systems Actuary provides mentorship and guidance to other actuarial staff within the Rate Actuary Office (RAO).

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

  • Eligible for telework in accordance with CDIs 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.
  • Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquartered office location, which may be a high-rise building.
  • Occasional travel may be required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (e.g., automobile, airplane, etc.). Travel may include overnight stay.
  • Position is headquartered in Los Angeles.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • ACTUARY SENIOR

Additional Documents

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-497987
Position #(s):
413-327-5461-901
Working Title:
Senior Casualty Systems Actuary
Classification:
ACTUARY SENIOR
$13,413.00 - $16,794.00
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:
Los Angeles 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.

Rate Regulation Branch
Rate Actuary Office

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

Special Requirements

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.
  • Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service emplolyees
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
  • Resume

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: 11/20/2025

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 & Consultation 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 & Consultation
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
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 various practice areas (pricing, reserving, capital modeling, etc.) in P&C lines of insurance while possessing an ACAS or FCAS;
  • Effective written, verbal and presentation skills; -Strong business acumen including an understanding of how the insurance industry and the Department interact with each other;
  • Understanding of the rate review process to ensure that California insurance rates are not excessive, inadequate, nor unfairly discriminatory;
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external parties;
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages for handling large datasets and building automated processes;
  • Strong command of data analytics techniques and software that can be used to interpret complex data and present it effectively.
  • Familiarity with cloud computing and data infrastructure for effective data governance and management.
  • Ability to design, build, and maintain complex systems used for automation, actuarial modeling, and risk assessment.
  • Knowledge of the California Insurance Code, California Code of Regulations and policies as they pertain to P&C insurance ratemaking under Proposition 103.

Benefits

CDI offers many benefits including the following:

  • 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 Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Classification & Consultation Unit
(916) 492-3300
CDIJobinquireies@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 Actuary Senior 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.

Actuary Senior: Actuary Senior Exam Bulletin

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.

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