Underwriting Counsel – Real Estate Title

Stewart; Washington; On-site; USD 131,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness insurance options

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Stewart is a global real estate services company providing title insurance, settlement, underwriting, and lender services. This on-site position in Rhode Island focuses on underwriting expertise and risk assessment for real estate transactions.

The role requires a Juris Doctor and Rhode Island Bar admission, with about 2+ years of related experience, and offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative, client-focused team environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) is required.
• Admission to Rhode Island Bar.
• Typically requires 2+ years of related work experience.

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 Rhode Island.
• Determines premiums, terms and conditions based established rules, rates, and guidelines.
• Individual contributor working with direct oversight.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Strong communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Stewart is a global real estate services company providing title insurance, settlement, underwriting, and lender services. This on-site position in Rhode Island focuses on underwriting expertise and risk assessment for real estate transactions.

The role requires a Juris Doctor and Rhode Island Bar admission, with about 2+ years of related experience, and offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative, client-focused team environment.