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Stewart Title · 1 month ago

Underwriting Counsel

Westport, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$115K/yr - $208K/yr

2+ years exp

Stewart Title is a global real estate services company committed to helping employees grow in their careers. The Underwriting Counsel will ensure informed decision-making regarding legal risks and manage litigation processes while evaluating title searches and underwriting requirements.

Financial ServicesInsuranceLegalProperty InsuranceReal Estate

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 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 polices 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