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Under the direction of the Chief Actuary, CEA, the Supervising Casualty Actuary assigns and supervises the work of actuarial staff, including their reviews of rate applications and models; serves on Department and industry committees; completes employee performance evaluations and probationary reports; trains, develops and mentors actuarial staff; participates in the recruitment and selection of new staff; and monitors staff continuing education.
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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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
- The incumbent must be able to work in a high-rise building.
- 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.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ACTUARY SUPERVISOR
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-470210
Position #(s):
413-327-5490-003
Working Title:
Supervising Casualty Actuary
Classification:
ACTUARY SUPERVISOR $13,739.00 - $17,119.00
Based on California Code of Regulations section 599.673, candidates without prior state service will be placed at the minimum salary of the classification range .
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The CDI is the largest consumer protection agency in the state. 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
Location: Los Angeles
This position is available to be headquartered in Los Angeles.
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 employees
- Statement of Qualifications
- 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: 3/28/2025
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: Classifications & 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
# JC 470210
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.
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 leadership skills;
- 3+ years of experience developing or reviewing rates for P&C lines of insurance;
- Exceptional organizational skills;
- Effective written, verbal and presentation skills;
- Strong buisness acument with an understanding of how the insurance industry, consumer advocates and the Department interact with each other to work jointly to ensure that California insurance rates are not excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory;
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external parties;
- Attainment of Fellowship designation from the Casualty Actuarial Society;
- Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Knowledge of the California Insurance Code, California Code of Regulations and policies as they pertain to P&C insurance ratemaking under Proposition 103, and of Actuarial Standards of Practice promulgated by the American Academy of Actuaries;
- Experience in developing, using or reviewing predictive models including, but not limited to, GLMs, GAMs, decision trees, ensemble methods, boosting and random forests, neural networks and other machine learning applications used in the development of P&C insurance rates and rating plans;
- Attainment of Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) designation from The CAS Institute;
- Experience with R, SAS, VBA, SQL, Python, EMBLEM or any other programming language or software;
- Experience working with both stochastic (probabilistic) and scoring catastrophe models for various perils, including, but not limited to, wildfire, fire following earthquake, earthquake, and flood.
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 & 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
If you have not taken the Actuary Supervisor examination, your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibilty, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment . Please click the link provided below for the examination information and instructions.
CalCareers
Statement of Qualifications
A SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills qualify them for the position.
This SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills qualify them for the position, as outlined in the duty statement and in both the minimum and desirable qualifications.
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.