Underwriting & Regulatory Counsel

Role Overview

• Serve as Underwriting and Regulatory Counsel to Southwest Land Title and Blueprint, providing legal and underwriting guidance across operations.
• Evaluate and make determinations on the insurability of real estate transactions
• Review and approve limit-breach requests and other underwriting exceptions
• Provide guidance on complex title issues, risk analysis, and underwriting standards
• Serve as the escalation point for risky, complex, or compliance-sensitive transactions
• Partner with title and escrow teams to resolve curative and underwriting issues efficiently
• Provide practical legal guidance that balances risk management with operational efficiency.
• Ensure both entities operate in compliance with all applicable insurance and regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee regulatory compliance for all entity and individual licensing across SWLT and Blueprint
• Ensure compliance with state insurance regulations, NAIC guidance, and applicable insurance laws
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments impacting title operations
• Identify regulatory risks and develop practical mitigation strategies
• Review internal policies and operational processes to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Drive market expansion and licensing efforts for SWLT and Blueprint
• Manage all required regulatory steps for new state launches including entity licensing, individual licensing, certificates of authority, fingerprinting and background requirements, and office compliance requirements such as sub-leases
• Ensure new market launches meet all regulatory requirements prior to production
• Oversee preparation and submission of state Department of Insurance filings
• Ensure compliance with Holding Company Act requirements and other regulatory reporting
• Manage insurance rates, forms, and regulatory filings in expanding markets
• Maintain regulatory policies and documentation required for insurance operations.
• Manage all audits for SWLT and Blueprint, including internal and regulatory audits
• Coordinate responses to Department of Insurance examinations and market conduct reviews
• Serve as the primary liaison for DOI complaints and regulatory inquiries
• Manage and coordinate title claims requests
• Partner with operations leadership to identify and mitigate recurring risk issues.
• Manage the compliance vendor relationship
• Ensure compliance systems support regulatory reporting, operational compliance, and audit readiness
• Continuously improve compliance workflows as the company scales.
• Develop and maintain a state-by-state production knowledgebase for operational teams
• Design and deliver training programs for title and escrow staff
• Provide ongoing education to teams on underwriting standards, regulatory requirements, and risk management
• Serve as a key internal resource helping teams operate confidently within regulatory and underwriting frameworks.

Requirements

• JD and admission to a State Bar in good standing
• 7+ years of experience in insurance regulatory law and/or title insurance underwriting
• Strong understanding of insurance regulatory frameworks and multi-state licensing requirements
• Experience advising operational teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex regulatory and underwriting issues with practical solutions.
• Preferred: Title insurance experience
• Preferred: Startup or high-growth company experience
• Preferred: Familiarity with regulations affecting real estate transactions including TILA, RESPA, ECOA, and FCRA

Benefits

• Help modernize and scale a next-generation title platform
• Work closely with senior leadership on strategic regulatory and underwriting decisions
• Play a critical role in multi-state expansion
• Join a team focused on innovation, efficiency, and customer experience