Senior Title Underwriter — Hybrid (TX Markets)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

First American is seeking a Senior Title Underwriter for a hybrid Texas-market role serving Houston, San Antonio, Dallas–Fort Worth, or Austin. You will act as a trusted authority—advising on complex transactions and partnering with agents and internal teams to solve nuanced title challenges.

This role requires 5–7+ years in title underwriting, strong knowledge of real estate law and title settlement practices, and the ability to make risk-based decisions with autonomy.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of title underwriting experience with increasing complexity.
• Deep knowledge of real estate law, title insurance, and settlement practices.
• Ability to handle complex or high-liability transactions confidently.
• Comfort operating autonomously and making risk-based decisions.
• Strong communication skills to translate title issues into guidance.
• Collaborative mindset to influence deals without slowing them.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior underwriting resource for agents, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze and underwrite complex residential and commercial title transactions.
• Provide clear 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 keep transactions moving efficiently.
• 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—bringing creative, business‑minded solutions.

Skills

Title underwriting experience

Real estate law knowledge

Communication skills

Autonomy in decision-making

Risk assessment

Job description

First American is seeking a Senior Title Underwriter for a hybrid Texas-market role serving Houston, San Antonio, Dallas–Fort Worth, or Austin. You will act as a trusted authority—advising on complex transactions and partnering with agents and internal teams to solve nuanced title challenges.

This role requires 5–7+ years in title underwriting, strong knowledge of real estate law and title settlement practices, and the ability to make risk-based decisions with autonomy.