Senior Title Underwriter (Hybrid) – Texas Markets

First American; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking a Senior Title Underwriter for a Hybrid role covering Texas markets, including Houston, San Antonio, Dallas–Fort Worth, and Austin. You will advise on complex residential and commercial title transactions, provide guidance on title issues, and collaborate with agents and internal teams to resolve nuanced challenges.

You will operate with delegated authority, making risk-based decisions, and shaping underwriting guidelines while supporting high‑value deals across

Qualifications

• 5‑7+ years of title underwriting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of real estate law, title insurance, and settlement practices.
• Ability to make risk-based decisions autonomously.
• Excellent communication to translate title issues into guidance.
• Collaborative mindset to influence without slowing deals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior underwriting resource for agents, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze and underwrite complex residential and commercial title transactions.
• Provide clear, practical guidance on title issues, curative matters, and risk mitigation.
• Exercise sound judgment to approve, modify, or decline risks within authority limits.
• Partner with escrow, sales, and operations teams to move transactions forward.
• Interpret and apply underwriting guidelines while contributing to their evolution.
• Support high‑value and time‑sensitive deals with responsiveness and precision.
• Act as a problem‑solver on challenging files with creative, business‑minded solutions.

Skills

Title underwriting expertise

Real estate law knowledge

Autonomy in decision-making

Communication skills

Collaborative / cross-team influence

Job description

First American is seeking a Senior Title Underwriter for a Hybrid role covering Texas markets, including Houston, San Antonio, Dallas–Fort Worth, and Austin. You will advise on complex residential and commercial title transactions, provide guidance on title issues, and collaborate with agents and internal teams to resolve nuanced challenges.

You will operate with delegated authority, making risk-based decisions, and shaping underwriting guidelines while supporting high‑value deals across