Senior Underwriter (Remote in ID and MT)

First American Financial; Meridian (ID); Remote; USD 109,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Title Underwriter to join their team. This role involves providing expert underwriting support for real estate title insurance, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience and a strong understanding of real estate law. The company prides itself on its inclusive culture, offering a supportive environment where individuality is celebrated. Join a team that values diversity and empowers its employees to thrive in their careers, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of title underwriting experience required.
• Excellent understanding of real estate title and settlement processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support and authorization for title insurance policies.
• Guide real estate settlement services and communicate underwriting standards.

Skills

Title Underwriting Experience

Real Estate Law Knowledge

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Abstract Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services, and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity, and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Provides underwriting support and expertise 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 the issuance of title insurance and provide guidance in the performance of real estate settlement services.

What You'll Do:

1. Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers, related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
2. Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
3. Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
4. Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
5. Responsible for communicating information related to underwriting and real estate settlement services to the team.
6. Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 8-10 years of title underwriting experience.
• Must be familiar with real estate law.
• Excellent understanding of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
• Understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.
• Ability to ‘think outside the box’ and make unique yet sound decisions to resolve complex issues.
• Ability to build relationships and create rapport.

Pay Range: $109,600 - $146,200 annually.

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay at the time of posting. Pay is based on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, support it, and thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer. Based on eligibility, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and other benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.