Underwriting Counsel

Stewart; 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

Stewart is seeking an Underwriter in Waltham, Massachusetts. This role involves providing underwriting expertise, evaluating title searches and risk factors, and ensuring accurate title insurance commitments for real estate transactions.

The ideal candidate has strong technical underwriting judgment and admission to the Massachusetts Bar, with at least 2 years of experience. The position also offers a competitive salary range of approximately $130,588 - $217,647 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related work experience.
• Admission to Massachusetts Bar required.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze title searches for real estate transactions.
• Evaluate risk and exposures for business acceptability.
• Provide support to agents and attorneys for accurate commitments.
• Explain underwriting requirements to customers clearly.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on title insurance in Massachusetts.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Summary

Provide underwriting expertise and support to agents, customers, and company personnel, related to the issuance 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 ideal candidate brings strong technical underwriting judgment, clear communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. This is an on-site position in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Job Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate title searches, surveys, and insurance risk factors relative to the issuance of title insurance for real estate transactions.
• Responsible for evaluating risk and exposures to determine acceptability of business.
• Provide high-level support to agents and approved attorneys ensuring 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 based on established rules, rates, and guidelines.
• Individual contributor working with direct oversight.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) is required

Experience

• Typically requires 2+ years of related work experience
• Admission to Massachusetts Bar

Pay Range & Benefits

$130,588.32 - $217,647.19 Annually

The base salary range provided is consistent with similar roles at the Company. The base salary range is not an absolute, but a guide, and actual offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, education, experience, location, market conditions, and other compensation components. Depending upon all of the preceding considerations, the base salary may be lower or higher than the stated range.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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].