Senior Underwriting Counsel jobs in United States
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First American · 2 hours ago

Senior Underwriting Counsel

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$126K/yr - $168K/yr
date8+ years exp

First American is a company that values its people and has a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment. The Senior Underwriting Counsel will provide underwriting support and counsel related to real estate title insurance commitments and policies, while also guiding company personnel in real estate settlement services.

Financial ServicesInsuranceProperty InsuranceReal EstateReal Estate Investment

Responsibilities

Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies
Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance
Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services
Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes

Qualification

Title underwriting experienceLaw degreeReal estate law knowledgeAnalytical rigorNegotiation skillsAbstract thinkingCollaborationCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

8-10 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred
Law Degree required and admitted to practice in state of employment
Licensed to practice law, in good standing
Must be familiar with real estate law, including federal and state regulations
Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
Strong analytical rigor and business acumen
Strong negotiation skills and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact
Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
Abstract thinking and creative solutions

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan

Company

First American

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First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment.
dateFounded in 1889
location
Santa Ana, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.firstam.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$450M
2024-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2010-06-01IPO

Leadership Team

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Kenneth D. DeGiorgio
Chief Executive Officer
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Jody Mulkey
Chief Technology Officer
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