Underwriting Counsel

Job Description

Provide underwriting expertise and support to agents, customers, and company personnel, related to the issuance title insurance commitments and policies. Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits and make appropriate risk analysis to underwrite the issuance of title insurance in a wide array of real estate transactions.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical underwriting judgment, clear communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. This is an on-site position in Rhode Island office.

Job Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate title searches, surveys, and insurance risk factors relative to the issuance of title insurance for real estate transactions.
• Responsible for evaluating risk and exposures to determine acceptability of business.
• Provide high-level support to agents and approved attorneys ensuring accurate and appropriate commitments, pro forma policies, and final title policies are issued.
• Clearly explain underwriting requirements, exceptions, and risk considerations to internal and external customers in a straightforward manner.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on title insurance and related law in Rhode Island.
• Determines premiums, terms and conditions based established rules, rates, and guidelines.
• Individual contributor working with direct oversight.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) is required.

Experience

Typically requires 2+ years of related work experience
Admission to Rhode Island Bar

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us by email at careers@stewart.com

Pay Range & Benefits

$130,588.32 - $217,647.19 Annually
The base salary range provided is consistent with similar roles at the Company. The base salary range is not an absolute, but a guide, and actual offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, education, experience, location, market conditions, and other compensation components. Depending upon all of the preceding considerations, the base salary may be lower or higher than the stated range.

Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and employee discounts.