Senior Title Underwriter: Real Estate & Settlement Expert

First American; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

PTO/paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking an experienced underwriting professional to support real estate title insurance commitments and policies. This role covers Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska under delegated authority, providing guidance through the settlement process and ensuring compliant, accurate underwriting.

You will apply underwriting standards, collaborate with teams, and contribute to a high-quality, client-focused underwriting function within our Agency Division.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years title underwriting experience.
• Familiar with real estate law.
• Strong understanding of real estate title and settlement processes.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite title insurance issuance.
• Provides guidance to personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
• Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

First American is seeking an experienced underwriting professional to support real estate title insurance commitments and policies. This role covers Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska under delegated authority, providing guidance through the settlement process and ensuring compliant, accurate underwriting.

You will apply underwriting standards, collaborate with teams, and contribute to a high-quality, client-focused underwriting function within our Agency Division.