Pennsylvania Commercial Underwriter (Hybrid – Philadelphia or Pittsburgh)

About the role

Enable you to apply your passion for law and risk analysis to real estate transactions. If you excel in collaborating with others to assess possibilities and discover solutions, it may be time to combine your analytical rigor with a premier brand in the commercial real estate space.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting guidance, counsel, and authorization to internal teams and customers for the issuance of commercial and residential title insurance commitments and policies.
• Evaluate title risk and underwrite transactions within delegated authority, applying established underwriting standards and company guidelines.
• Analyze and resolve complex title issues, providing practical underwriting solutions that support business objectives while managing risk.
• Serve as a trusted resource to company personnel by providing guidance on title, escrow, and real estate settlement matters.
• Interpret and communicate underwriting requirements, issue underwriting standards and guidelines, and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Partner with operations, sales, legal, and agency personnel to support successful real estate transactions and deliver exceptional customer service.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of land title insurance underwriting experience, including significant experience underwriting Pennsylvania transactions.
• Commercial underwriting experience, including complex commercial transactions, strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Pennsylvania real estate law, title insurance principles, title examination, settlement practices, and recording requirements.
• Thorough understanding of PLTA/ALTA policies, endorsements, underwriting guidelines, and title insurance regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze risk, resolve complex title issues, and make sound underwriting decisions while providing practical business solutions.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate complex information effectively.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across operations, sales, legal, and other business partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with title production systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across operations, sales, legal, and other business partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with title production systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work.

First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

Pay

$97,700.00 - $130,300.00 Annually