Commercial Underwriting Manager (Remote/Hybrid in the US)

First American; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 129,300 - 172,300; Full time

Job summary

First American is looking for a Commercial Underwriting Manager to manage underwriting operations and lead a team of professionals. Candidates should have a Juris Doctor degree or a Bachelor's along with substantial experience in the Title Industry.

The role emphasizes leadership, project management, and relationship building with clients. This position is available for remote/hybrid working arrangements within the US.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in the Title Industry.
• 3-5 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven track record of executing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the underwriting department.
• Supervise a team of Underwriters and title professionals.
• Contribute to project reviews and operational decisions.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Relationship building

Customer loyalty

Education

Juris Doctor or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Commercial Underwriting Manager (Remote/Hybrid in the US)

Manages the day-to-day activities of a team of Underwriters and may manage title professionals and support personnel that 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.

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

• Manages and sets priorities of the daily operations of a large functional area or department.
• Manages a group of professionals (typically skilled exempt and non-exempt level employees) who have responsibility for operations and project outcomes. Provides direct and indirect supervision of teams.
• Contributes to project reviews and approves detailed designs and cost estimates for projects.
• Participates in long-range departmental planning and provides input to operational decisions and to clarify or modify project plans, and/or schedule requirements.
• Writes and conducts employee performance reviews and provides ongoing performance feedback through coaching. Makes hiring and compensation recommendations. May get input from Senior Management/Executive Management.
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• Juris Doctor preferred. Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5-7 years of directly related experience in the Title Industry
• 3-5 years demonstrated experience in a supervisory or management role preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Successful track record designing, developing, and executing complex projects in area of functional expertise.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at the Management level across functional groups and business units. Adeptness to influence the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, using influence and preventing damage to the relationships.
• Strong capacity to communicate the function's vision and the department's direction and set aligned goals. Provides resources and creates systems to measure results. Familiar with competitor, financial and industry dynamics.
• Actively recruits, retains, and develops talent and holds employees accountable for results. Leads change, manages conflict, and fosters collaboration.
• Drives and models customer loyalty, manages customer expectations, solicits customer feedback, and ensures commitments are met.
• Provides others with reliable information and delivers informative and persuasive presentations. Uses good listening skills and negotiates effectively.
• Collaboratively engages with leaders to create, identify, and implement solutions to further effectiveness of the business.

Pay Range: $129,300.00 - $172,300.00 Annually. This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. A criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the duties of this position, potentially leading to withdrawal of the conditional offer.