Life at State Fund

We work hard every day to do the right thing for our policyholders and for injured workers, and as a not-for-profit, self-supporting organization, our team members are committed to serving others.

We focus on creating a culture where you can grow and thrive, learn and develop, contribute to the well-being of others, and be proud of your work and your service to California.

Our employees describe the following five elements as the foundation of their career here. Read on to find out more about what our team members value about life here at State Fund.

Mission

Strong legacy - Established in 1914 by the state legislature, State Fund is California's stable provider of workers' compensation insurance and a vital asset to California businesses. Our history parallels the dynamic, influential, and innovative history of California itself.

Noble purpose - With a long history of supporting California employers and injured workers, State Fund has a noble purpose of helping businesses and workers now and for years to come. Our employees genuinely care about those we serve and are motivated by a desire to do the right thing. As we look to the future, we work hard every day to ensure our workers’ compensation system will continue to help sustain California’s economy.

Meaningful work - With a noble purpose, it’s no surprise that we offer employees opportunities for important, meaningful work. We offer the kind of work that makes you feel good about what you do for a living and provides the sense of making a real contribution.

Culture

Caring and supportive - We're a not-for-profit enterprise committed to protecting the people who make California work. Caring is at the heart of everything we do—we care about each other, and we are passionate about our purpose. Our close-knit employee culture exemplifies conviction, courage, and helpfulness. We participate in charitable fundraising and community volunteer programs, which further strengthen the sense of camaraderie amongst employees.

Family oriented environment - Many employees here have long tenures, which has created a family-oriented environment. This is the kind of place where people truly know one another—and care for each other and the communities in which we live and work. There is a true sense of belonging here, and new employees quickly feel like they are part of the State Fund community.

Great work/life balance - We understand employees have a life outside work, and we provide a supportive environment where team members can balance work and family responsibilities and spend time doing what matters most. Employees have good work hours, opportunities for flexible scheduling, and weekends and holidays off. Plus, we offer generous benefits including a wellness program and a variety of leave programs.

Rewards

Exceptional benefits - We recognize it’s the people who make this organization great, and we are committed to investing in our people. We offer generous medical benefits which provide employees and their families with substantial coverage for health, dental, and vision care at minimal cost. We also invest in employees’ futures with retirement benefits, including pension and available 457 and 401K plans.

Non-traditional rewards/perks - Our benefits go beyond the typical benefits other employers offer by providing non-traditional rewards and programs, including:

Scholarships for eligible dependents
Professional training
Flexible scheduling
Wellness program
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Employee appreciation and recognition programs
Diversity and inclusion

We encourage employees to take advantage of everything available to get the most out of all we offer.

Stability - We've served California as a fiscally strong, stable provider of workers’ compensation insurance for more than 100 years—our financial strength is universally recognized and applauded. This stability sets us apart from many organizations. Many of our employees hold long tenures, demonstrating that this is a place that employees can stay for the long haul.

Training

Investment in skills and competencies - We offer a wealth of training options—from on-the-job training and job shadowing, to relevant courses and curriculum in our own learning center—that enable employees to develop and broaden their skills and competencies. We are committed to providing the tools and resources employees need to get where they want to go within the organization.

Knowledge sharing - Because we focus solely on providing workers’ compensation insurance to California businesses, our knowledge and experience in this area is exceptional. Our team members build expertise through in-house training in the areas of claims adjustment, underwriting, loss control, risk management, customer service, supervision, and many others.

Support for continuing education - We value education and encourages employees to be life long learners. We provide tuition reimbursement and an Upward Mobility Program to help employees pursue their dreams of continuing education and advance their careers.

Career Development

Growth and advancement - Growth and advancement within our organization are part of the core values guiding State Fund’s success. By providing ongoing training and development at all levels, we are a sound organization with a dynamic, empowered workforce. Our employees participate in career development programs that include on-the-job training, classroom training, career coaching and job shadowing.

Multiple career paths - We've created a place where employees can grow in different career paths. We encourage our employees to explore their options within State Fund and pursue career growth opportunities of interest to them. To help employees do this, we offer Individual Development Plans that help them map out their careers.

Strong leadership - Great leaders have a real impact on the work environment and what we can accomplish. That’s why we invest in and cultivate our leadership skill set. Our Emerging Leader Program provides future leaders with the opportunity to see how each department works, better understand the unique contributions made across the organization and learn how each part of our organization enables us to help fulfill our mission/purpose and thereby contribute to our success and the success of California.