First American · 5 hours ago
Senior Underwriting Counsel (Remote in Michigan)
USA, Michigan, Remote
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $191K/yr
8+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
Responsible for communicating information related to underwriting and real estate settlement services to team.
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
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Required
Law Degree required.
Admitted to practice in state of employment.
Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
8-10 years title underwriting experience.
Must be familiar with real estate law.
Excellent understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
Knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
Understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
Ability to collaborate and act decisively.
Detail oriented.
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
Strong negotiation skills.
Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.
Ability to ‘think outside the box’ and make unique yet sound decisions to resolve complex issues.
Ability to build relationships and create rapport.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
First American
First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$450M2024-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2010-06-01IPO
Leadership Team
Kenneth D. DeGiorgio
Chief Executive Officer
Jody Mulkey
Chief Technology Officer
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