Careers

Do you have a passion for public service and enjoy making a difference?  Don’t miss out on this opportunity. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! Apply now if you’re looking for a rewarding career in public service. We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workers’ compensation system, and educate and protect consumers.

You’ll love the benefits of working at TDI:

• Flexible work schedules.
• Hybrid telecommuting within Austin, or fully remote elsewhere in Texas.
• Work-life balance.
• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.
• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.
• 20+ holidays every year.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Free downtown Austin parking.
• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees, and the state pays 50% of the premium costs for dependents.

Before you apply:

Click on the link to learn about our selection process, our military employment preference and licensing and credential requirements: www.tdi.texas.gov/jobs/apply.html

Actuary IV (Property & Casualty Actuary)

Performs advanced actuarial work to support the strategic objectives. Work involves performing actuarial analysis and examination of reserves and other actuarial matters. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 

This position:

• Participates in the actuarial portion of comprehensive financial examinations of property & casualty insurance companies and other related entities and prepares examination reports and workpapers. 
• Performs reviews of actuarial opinions, supporting actuarial reports, and other related actuarial analysis.
• Reviews workpapers and reports prepared by others.
• Provides feedback, support, and technical assistance to others as applicable.
• Performs actuarial analysis of specific transactions and agreements as needed to determine actuarial appropriateness, compliance with requirements, and appropriate financial statement presentation.
• Participates in special projects as assigned such as developing or revising rules, legislation, and requirements.
• Completes relevant continuing education, including meeting the minimum requirement to maintain actuarial credentials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position requires: 

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably with a major in statistics, mathematics or actuarial science, insurance, or related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant actuarial work experience.
• Associate or Fellow with the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries in good standing including maintaining required continuing education credits.
• Must be eligible for the bond-related provisions of Insurance Code Section 401.106 and take the oath required by Insurance Code Section 401.105.

Note:

Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. 

Additional job details:

This position may be eligible for hybrid telecommuting. Employees must have a secure, dedicated workspace with Internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule, and be available for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours.

Resume and college transcripts are required with submission of application. 

Qualifications

This position requires demonstrated knowledge of:

• Actuarial formulas, methods, procedures, professional guidance (ASOPs, Practice Notes, etc). 
• Relevant industry studies and data sources. 
• Regulatory requirements for P&C insurance.
• Accounting and auditing principles.

This position requires demonstrated skill in:

• Planning, decision-making and problem-solving.
• Interpreting insurance laws, regulations, requirements, and actuarial guidelines.
• Effectively applying actuarial principles, techniques, and insights.
• Developing, maintaining, and applying actuarial methods and formulas. 
• Conceptualizing particular actuarial and statistical methodologies. 
• Applying critical thinking to analyze problems and form insightful conclusions.
• Communicating complex subjects in a clear and concise manner.
• Preparing documentation that is clear, concise, accurately describes work performed, and supports conclusions.
• Using personal computers, including Microsoft applications (e.g., Word and Excel) and TeamMate.
• Operating a motor vehicle in a safe and courteous manner in compliance with traffic laws.

This position requires the demonstrated ability to:

• Perform Actuarial Services with courtesy and professional respect, acting honestly, with integrity and competence.
• Communicate timely, appropriately, clearly, thoroughly, and concisely.
• Overcome communication barriers.
• Appropriately handle confidential materials.
• Provide respectful, educational, timely, and effective feedback, support, and/or technical assistance.
• Receive and implement feedback respectfully and responsively.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships at all organizational levels, including internal and external customers. 
• Plan, make decisions, and solve problems. 
• Manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Satisfy the requirements to maintain fully qualified driving status.

Veterans:

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To receive a veteran’s preference, you must submit the following documents, as applicable, with your application.

• Copy of the DD-214; member #4.
• Statement of compensation from the Veteran’s Administration or
• Copy of the DD1300.

Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following:

Military Occupational Specialty codes are not available at this time.? 

Click or copy and paste the following link into your browser to access Military Crosswalk information:

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Insurance.pdf?

How to apply:

All applications must contain complete job histories, including job title, dates of employment, name of employer, manager’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. We may reject applications that do not include all of the required information. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Submitted through Work in Texas:

Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, please go to CAPPS Career Center to register or log in and access your profile. Click on the following link or copy and paste it into your browser: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

About Texas Department of Insurance

Do you have a passion for public service and enjoy making a difference? Don’t miss out on this opportunity. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! Apply now if you’re looking for a rewarding career in public service. We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workers’ compensation system, and educate and protect consumers.

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