Underwriter

C1400 Stewart Title Guaranty Company - United States; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness insurance options

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Employee discounts

Job summary

C1400 Stewart Title Guaranty Company - United States seeks a qualified candidate for a legal risk assessment role. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and provides responsibilities including evaluating insurance risk factors and determining premiums under established guidelines.

Candidates should have experience in California, Colorado, Nevada, or Utah, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. Stewart aims to provide a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related work experience is preferred.
• Experience in California, Colorado, Nevada, or Utah is required.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate title searches and insurance risk factors.
• Determine premiums, terms, and conditions based on guidelines.
• Analyze data related to financial conditions and industry characteristics.

Skills

Legal risk assessment

Underwriting

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Summary

Ensures accountable decisions are taken at the right level in the organization, and individuals making decisions are suitably informed about the level of legal risk on all legal related matters. Must have experience in one or more of the following states: California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates title searches and insurance risk factors and must be able to justify and communicate underwriting requirements to counsel for buyers, sellers and lenders on real estate transactions.
• Responsible for evaluating risk and exposures to determine acceptability of business.
• Determines premiums, terms and conditions based on established rules, rates, and guidelines.
• May analyze data such as financial conditions of the organization, participation percentage, type of industry, characteristics of employee groups, or past claim experience.
• Performs a range of assignments and may lead projects within own discipline.
• Applies working knowledge of business and best practices gained through understanding of key business drivers and recognition of how own area integrates within organization.
• Works within broad guidelines and policies to accomplish objectives and goals.
• Solves moderately complex to complex problems and analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgement and precedents.
• Explains complex and/or sensitive information in a straightforward manner.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues, provides guidance to less experienced team members.
• Individual contributor working with limited oversight.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred. Juris Doctor (JD) is preferred. Typically requires 2+ years of related work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

Benefits

Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and employee discounts.