Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Insurance Examiner with experience performing insurance examination work including applying insurance principles and best practices. 

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

Under supervision, the Insurance Examiner (IE) will assist in the financial examinations (audits) of insurance companies to determine their financial status, solvency, and the legality and propriety of their operations. Tasks include but are not limited to: review and assess the effectiveness of the insurer's audit function as well as the enterprise risk management function; exercise judgment to identify and assess solvency risks facing the insurer; identify relevant controls and/or risk mitigation strategies to address risks identified and perform tests of controls to evaluate their effectiveness, as well as examine related records to appropriately determine insurer's compliance with state laws, rules, regulations and standards/guidelines prescribed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

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Working Conditions

• The incumbent must be able to work in a high-rise building.
• Incumbent must be able to work in a cubicle or office setting.
• Incumbent must be able to safely drive and operate a private passenger motor vehicle.
• Incumbent must be able to lift/carry/move 25-35 pounds for short distances.
• 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.

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
• Statement of Qualifications
• Degree or Transcript

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:

• Demonstrated accounting/audit knowledge and skills (understanding financial assertions, general auditing standards, work paper documentation standards, etc.). A written test will be required as part of the interview. 
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to think critically and make decisions based on reasonable and timely analysis.
• Possess good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to satisfactorily complete the SOFE courses below and achieve a score of 70% of better on each exam
  • AFE1: Life Insurance Fundamental
  • AFE2: Property &Casualty Insurance Fundamental
  • AFE3: Life Insurance Accounting
  • AFE4: Property & Casualty Insurance Accounting

• Ability to work as a team member and be flexible and responsive to various tasks assigned.
• Willingness to travel and work away from the headquarters office, including out-of-state travel.
• Proficient in using computer application programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to drive private passenger vehicle to and from workplace

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.

Examination Information

Step 1 - If you have not taken the Insurance Examiner  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.

Insurance Examiner: CalCareers

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

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - Instructions may be found in the Statement of Qualifications Section of this job posting. 

Job Tags

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

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