Experienced Title Underwriter – NY Real Estate

First American; Texas; Remote; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision, 401k, PTO/paidS

Job summary

First American's National Commercial Services seeks an Underwriter to support underwriting and issuance of title insurance commitments and policies for residential New York properties and commercial transactions.

The role requires knowledge of New York condominium transactions, real estate law, and strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Collaboration and decisive action are essential in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years title underwriting experience, with experience in residential New York properties and commercial transactions preferred.
• Familiarity with New York condominium transactions required.
• Must be familiar with real estate law.
• Strong analytical rigor and business acumen.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact.
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up.
• Abstract thinking and creative solutions.
• High School Diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies for residential New York properties and commercial transactions
• Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance
• Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services

Skills

Underwriting

Residential NY properties

Commercial transactions

Real estate law

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School Diploma required

Job description

First American's National Commercial Services seeks an Underwriter to support underwriting and issuance of title insurance commitments and policies for residential New York properties and commercial transactions.

The role requires knowledge of New York condominium transactions, real estate law, and strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Collaboration and decisive action are essential in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.