Senior Underwriting Counsel – Ohio Real Estate Title

Ardán; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Employer-paid disability and life保险

Job summary

Westcor Land Title Insurance Company seeks an Underwriting Counsel in Columbus, OH to analyze title insurance risks, provide underwriting solutions, and ensure compliance with laws for residential and limited commercial transactions. The ideal candidate has a JD, 5+ years of relevant experience, and is in good standing with the OH Bar.

Strong knowledge of Ohio real property law, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a J.D. and be in good standing with the OH Bar.
• At least 5 years of Ohio real property/title insurance experience.
• Knowledge of Ohio real property law and title insurance industry.
• Ability to analyze title risks and provide underwriting solutions.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel with sales staff within the state.

Responsibilities

• Analyze title insurance risks, underwriting issues, and regulatory concerns
• Provide underwriting solutions to agents, sales team, and title examiners in accordance with Westcor company guidelines as well as local, state and federal law.
• Handle residential and limited commercial transactions underwriting
• Present training seminars to educate title agents and production staff (both online and in person)
• Provide outstanding customer service while making sound underwriting decisions
• Handle a high volume of underwriting inquiries via email and telephone in a timely, responsive, and professional manner
• Analyze and respond to indemnity requests
• Travel with sales staff for agent visits throughout the state
• Work well in a remote team environment

Skills

Real estate title knowledge

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Oral and written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

5+ years of experience in Ohio real property and title insurance

Job description

Westcor Land Title Insurance Company seeks an Underwriting Counsel in Columbus, OH to analyze title insurance risks, provide underwriting solutions, and ensure compliance with laws for residential and limited commercial transactions. The ideal candidate has a JD, 5+ years of relevant experience, and is in good standing with the OH Bar.

Strong knowledge of Ohio real property law, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.