First American Financial

Underwriting Bridge Program Associate

Posted on: 10 May 2021

East Windsor, NY

Job Description

Essential Functions

Participate in training and structured career development activities in:

Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
Federal and state regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services
Fundamental skills and knowledge for underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies

Work under direct supervision of a Bridge Program Mentor for program accountabilities:

Review of all provided materials, participation in learning calls, online courses, program travel, program assessments (including case studies and program related transactions), and evaluations

Work under supervision of local management for day-to-day operational expectations:

Provide underwriting support to company employees, agents, and customers

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

Demonstrated ability to collaborate and engage with colleagues
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner
Demonstrated customer service orientation and sense of responsibility

Typical Education

High School Diploma required
Bachelor’s Degree required
Graduate degree in Law or Business preferred, but not required

License or Certification

Bar license preferred, but not required

Typical Range of Experience

1-3 years professional experience in a legal or real estate related context

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.

First American Financial

Santa Ana, CA

First American Financial Corporation knows when you're buying real estate you need insurance to go with it. In addition to title insurance from First American Title, we provide specialty property/casualty insurance and home warranties through First American Home ... Read more

Mission: Our values reflect the way we conduct ourselves with our fellow First American employees, customers, shareholders, and others in our industry and community.

Our company values are Integrity, Commitment, Service, Leadership and Teamwork.

These values represent the way we have operated since our Company’s inception over 125 years ago.

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