Senior Underwriter & Team Mentor (Hybrid IL)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

401(k) Plan with company match

Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holidays (11)

Educational Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Transit/ Parking Benefit

Job summary

Old Republic Title is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter/Officer to provide expert underwriting guidance, support title operations, and deliver exceptional customer service. This role is responsible for evaluating risk, mentoring team members, collaborating with internal and external partners, and ensuring compliance with underwriting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

The position requires Illinois underwriting experience and a hybrid schedule from one of our 10

Qualifications

• Illinois underwriting experience required.
• Hybrid schedule from one of 10 Chicagoland office locations.
• Mentor Junior Underwriter and ensure compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Review underwriting questions promptly and courteously.
• Assist Title Examiners with questions related to 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 colleagues to evaluate complex risks and ensure compliance with authority and guidelines.
• Communicate underwriting concerns promptly to management.
• Support sales representatives in strengthening customer relationships.
• Comply with all company policies, regulatory requirements, and compliance training.
• Review deeds, deeds of trust, mechanic’s liens, tax liens, judgments, probate records, surveys, and other documents.
• Assess ownership interests, legal descriptions, and matters affecting title.
• Serve as a liaison among customers, attorneys, escrow agents, and lenders.
• Partner with Agency Services, Escrow, and other departments as needed.
• Underwrite and service title insurance transactions throughout Illinois.
• Review, underwrite, and issue commercial title commitments, policies, and endorsements as needed.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Mentoring

Customer service

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Old Republic Title is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter/Officer to provide expert underwriting guidance, support title operations, and deliver exceptional customer service. This role is responsible for evaluating risk, mentoring team members, collaborating with internal and external partners, and ensuring compliance with underwriting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

The position requires Illinois underwriting experience and a hybrid schedule from one of our 10