A new deputy commissioner for the California Department of Insurance has been chosen.

Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones said Friday that Erika Sperbeck has been appointed as deputy insurance commissioner of the administrative and licensing services branch.

Sperbeck, who has served 19 years of her career with the state, came most recently from the California Health and Human Services Agency, where she has served as an assistant secretary.

She replaces Robin Baker, who is retiring. She had served as deputy commissioner since 2010 and has 33 years of experience with the state.