Underwriting Counsel

C1400 Stewart Title Guaranty Company - United States; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 130,588 - 217,647; 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 in Waltham, Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced Underwriter to provide expertise and support for title insurance commitments and policies. This role requires a Juris Doctor (JD) and typically 2+ years of related experience.

The candidate will evaluate title searches, analyze risks, and communicate effectively with agents and attorneys. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related work experience in title insurance.
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate title searches and insurance risk factors.
• Provide support to ensure commitments and policies are issued accurately.
• Explain underwriting requirements and risk considerations clearly.

Skills

Technical underwriting judgment

Clear communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Summary

Provide underwriting expertise and support to agents, customers, and company personnel regarding the issuance of title insurance commitments and policies. Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits and make appropriate risk analysis to underwrite the issuance of title insurance in a wide array of real estate transactions. The position is on‑site in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate title searches, surveys, and insurance risk factors relative to the issuance of title insurance for real estate transactions.
• Evaluate risk and exposures to determine acceptability of business.
• Provide high‑level support to agents and approved attorneys to ensure accurate and appropriate commitments, pro‑forma policies, and final title policies are issued.
• Clearly explain underwriting requirements, exceptions, and risk considerations to internal and external customers in a straightforward manner.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert on title insurance and related law in Massachusetts.
• Determine premiums, terms, and conditions established by rules, rates, and guidelines.
• Work as an individual contributor under direct oversight.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• Experience: Typically requires 2+ years of related work experience.
• Admission: Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
• Strong technical underwriting judgment, clear communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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].

Pay Range & Benefits

$130,588.32 - $217,647.19 annually. The base salary range is a guide and actual offers will be based on knowledge, skills, education, experience, location, market conditions, and other compensation components.

Stewart offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and wellness insurance options and programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and employee discounts.