Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Actuary position will require budgetary approval. 

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 Actuary Senior  with experience developing or reviewing rates for the Property & Casualty lines of insurance.

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

Under the direction of the Supervising Casualty Actuary, the Senior Casualty Actuary works on the most sophisticated and complex actuarial analysis projects. Specifically, the Senior Casualty 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 Actuary provides support for assignments requested by or in concert with the Commissioner and other Department branches, as required. The Senior Casualty Actuary is also expected to provide mentorship and guidance to other actuarial staff.
This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

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 employees

• 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: 4/18/2025

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 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: [email protected]

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

[email protected]

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 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.

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

Department Website:

Hiring Unit Contact:
Classification & Consultation Unit
(916) 492-3300
[email protected]

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
[email protected]

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 or 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: Examination Bulletin

Actuary Senior:  Examination Bulletin

Step 2 - Submit your application including all required documents, by using the "Apply Now" button found at the top of this bulletin.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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