Job Description

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.

Essential Functions

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.

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
General knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
General 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.
Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up.
Strong negotiation skills.
Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.

Typical Education

Law Degree required
Admitted to practice in state of employment.

Typical Range of Experience

5-7 years title underwriting experience.
Must be familiar with real estate law.

License or Certification

Licensed to practice law, in good standing

First American invests in its employees’ development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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.