Senior Underwriting Counsel (hybrid)

First American Financial

Multiple Locations
Base: $162,100 - $237,800 annually; bonus/equity: ...
Underwriting real estate title insurance
Knowledge of real estate law
Familiarity with settlement process
First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success

Job Summary

  • First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success.
  • The role involves providing underwriting support, counsel, and authorization related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies, as well as guidance in real estate settlement services.
  • First American fosters an inclusive, people-first culture celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Matching Summary

First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success.

Salary

Base: $162,100 - $237,800 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, employee stock purchase plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • underwriting real estate title insurance
  • knowledge of real estate law
  • familiarity with settlement process
  • knowledge of federal and state regulations
  • strong negotiation skills
  • excellent communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • ability to think outside the box
  • detail oriented
  • ability to build relationships
  • strong organizational skills
  • collaborative and decisive
  • creative problem solving

Key Requirements

  • Law Degree required
  • Licensed to practice law in state of employment
  • 8-10 years title underwriting experience
  • Admitted to practice law in state of employment
  • Good standing license to practice law

Work Rights

Not specified

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