Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, 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.
Prepare and present educational content (in-person and/or remote) for the benefit of company personnel, agents and/or customers.

Law Degree required
Admitted to practice in state of employment
Licensed to practice law, in good standing
5+ years title underwriting experience; commercial experience preferred
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
General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies
Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally
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 and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact
Abstract thinking and creative solutions.

Senior Underwriting Counsel

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