Underwriting Counsel

What We Do

Provides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance and provide guidance in the performance of real estate settlement services.

What You'll Do

• Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
• Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
• Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
• Responsible for communicating information related to underwriting and real estate settlement services to team.
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Law Degree required.
• Admitted to practice in state of employment.
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
• 8-10 years title underwriting experience.
• Must be familiar with real estate law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
• Understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.
• Ability to 'think outside the box' and make unique yet sound decisions to resolve complex issues.
• Ability to build relationships and create rapport.

Pay

$97,700.00 - $130,300.00 Annually

Benefits

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.