Associate Commercial Title Underwriter (Hybrid / Remote Possible - US)

Associate Commercial Underwriter

Enable you to apply your passion for law and risk analysis to real estate transactions. If you excel in collaborating with others to assess possibilities and discover solutions, it may be time to combine your analytical rigor with a premier brand in the commercial real estate space. First American is looking to add an Associate Commercial Underwriter to our growing team. This position plays a key role in transforming commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results.

This role is hybrid to the Phoenix office. We are open to considering out of area, remote applicants.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as an underwriting resource by supporting, advising, and authorizing customer personal and customers on issues related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies
• Exercise decision making authority, according to underwriting standards and guidelines, to underwrite the issuance of the 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

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma Required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 1-4 years of experience in underwriting, title, escrow or real estate related field 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
• Strong, customer focused negotiation skills with an emphasis on effectively communicating analytical responses
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
• Critical thinking and creative solutions

This position is eligible for bonus pay and/or incentives for production or other goals. Incentives have historically been competitive for the Arizona Market.

Pay Range: $32.31 - $43.05 Hourly. This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

By choice, we don't simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.