Underwriting Counsel

First American; Barboursville (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO / paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American, Barboursville, WV, seeks an experienced title underwriter with a law degree and admission to practice to join our Agency Division. You will provide underwriting support and guidance for title commitments and policies, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient settlement services.

With 5–7 years of title underwriting experience and strong negotiation and communication skills, you will collaborate across teams, apply standards, and contribute to a high-quality risk management

Qualifications

• Law degree required and admission to practice in the state of employment.
• 5–7 years of title underwriting experience.
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support and authorization for real estate title commitments and policies.
• Apply underwriting standards within delegated authority to title insurance issuance.
• Advise company personnel on real estate settlement services and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Issue underwriting standards and guidelines per established company processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Written communication

Listening

Organizational skills

Education

Law 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 eleven 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 customer(s), 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

• Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), 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.
• Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
• Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.

What You'll Bring

• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
• General knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
• General 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 with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.
• Law Degree required Admitted to practice in state of employment.
• 5-7 years title underwriting experience.
• Must be familiar with real estate law.
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $106,600.00 Annually This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

What We Offer

By choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work.

Equal Opportunity

First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Benefits

• Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

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