Ohio Underwriting Counsel (Remote)

Overview

This role provides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Work involves applying underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits and providing guidance in connection with real estate settlement services.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Law Degree required.
• Admitted to practice in state of employment.
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
• 5-7 years title underwriting experience.
• Must be familiar with real estate law.
• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of the real estate title and settlement process.
• General knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
• General 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.
• Good organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.
• Ohio Title Underwriting experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $97,700.00 - $130,300.00 Annually
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan (eligibility may apply).

Location

State of employment: admitted to practice in state of employment.