Overview
This role involves providing underwriting support and expertise related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. The position requires utilizing underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite title insurance and offer guidance in real estate settlement services.
Responsibilities
- Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers regarding real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
- Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite title insurance issuance.
- Guide company personnel in performing real estate settlement services.
- Issue underwriting standards and guidelines following established company processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Law degree required.
- Licensed and admitted to practice law in the state of employment, in good standing.
- 5-7 years of title underwriting experience.
- Familiarity with real estate law.
- Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of real estate title and settlement processes.
- General knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
- General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for title insurance policy issuance.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and make decisive decisions.
- Detail-oriented with excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Requires abstract thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with Ohio title underwriting.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $97,700.00 - $130,300.00 annually.
- Compensation is based on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan (eligibility applies).
Location
- Position requires licensure and practice in the state of employment, with specific experience in Ohio title underwriting preferred.