Senior National Commercial Title Underwriter

First American; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 97,700 - 130,300; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking a National Commercial Underwriter in the United States to support multi-state commercial real estate transactions. The role focuses on underwriting guidance, risk assessment, and compliance in title insurance, with collaboration across operations, sales, and legal teams.

The candidate should bring substantial land title underwriting experience, knowledge of ALTA policies, and the ability to navigate complex title issues across jurisdictions, while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of land title insurance underwriting experience, including commercial underwriting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of title insurance principles, title examination, escrow and settlement practices, and real estate law.
• Experience underwriting complex, high-liability, and multi-state commercial transactions.
• Thorough understanding of ALTA policies, endorsements, underwriting guidelines, and title insurance regulations.
• Ability to analyze complex title issues and develop practical underwriting solutions while balancing risk and business objectives.
• Strong knowledge of state-specific title insurance regulations and underwriting requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate complex information effectively.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with operations, sales, legal, and other business partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with title production systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting guidance, counsel, and authorization to internal teams and customers for the issuance of commercial and residential title insurance commitments and policies.
• Evaluate title risk and underwrite transactions within delegated authority, applying established underwriting standards and company guidelines.
• Analyze and resolve complex title issues, providing practical underwriting solutions that support business objectives while managing risk.
• Serve as a trusted resource to company personnel by providing guidance on title, escrow, and real estate settlement matters.
• Interpret and communicate underwriting requirements, issue underwriting standards and guidelines, and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Partner with operations, sales, legal, and agency personnel to support successful real estate transactions and deliver exceptional customer service.

Skills

Land title underwriting experience

Underwriting knowledge

Title insurance principles

Escrow and settlement practices

Real estate law

Multi-state underwriting

ALTA policies knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Title production systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

First American is seeking a National Commercial Underwriter in the United States to support multi-state commercial real estate transactions. The role focuses on underwriting guidance, risk assessment, and compliance in title insurance, with collaboration across operations, sales, and legal teams.

The candidate should bring substantial land title underwriting experience, knowledge of ALTA policies, and the ability to navigate complex title issues across jurisdictions, while maintaining strong