Senior Title Underwriter – Hybrid Chicago Area

Old Republic Title; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Employee assistance program

Educational assistance

Job summary

Old Republic Title is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter to provide expert underwriting guidance, support title operations, and deliver exceptional customer service. This role evaluates risk, mentors team members, and ensures compliance with underwriting standards and regulatory requirements across Illinois.

The position requires Illinois underwriting experience and a hybrid schedule from one of our 10 Chicagoland office locations.

Qualifications

• Illinois underwriting experience required.
• Experience guiding and mentoring junior staff.
• Strong customer service orientation and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Review and respond to underwriting questions promptly and courteously.
• Assist Title Examiners with questions on title worksheets or commitments.
• Mentor Junior Underwriter to build knowledge of title underwriting and industry standards.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain relationships with attorney customers.
• Collaborate with underwriting teams to evaluate complex risks and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Communicate underwriting concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Support sales representatives in strengthening customer relationships.
• Review deeds, titles, liens, judgments, and related documents.
• Underwrite and service title insurance transactions across Illinois.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Mentoring

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Old Republic Title is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter to provide expert underwriting guidance, support title operations, and deliver exceptional customer service. This role evaluates risk, mentors team members, and ensures compliance with underwriting standards and regulatory requirements across Illinois.

The position requires Illinois underwriting experience and a hybrid schedule from one of our 10 Chicagoland office locations.