National Commercial Title Underwriter (Remote U.S.)

National Commercial Title Underwriter (Remote U.S.)

Salary: $112,000 - $198,150 per year

Location: New York, NY

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National Commercial Title Underwriter

Location: Fully Remote

*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS FOR TITLE INSURANCE, NOT PROPERTY, RISK, ETC. INSURANCE!

Our client, a leading organization in the title insurance and real estate services space, is seeking a National Commercial Underwriter to join its National Team. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to work on complex commercial real estate transactions, providing underwriting guidance, risk assessment, and strategic support to internal stakeholders and clients across the country.

This position is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings strong analytical capabilities, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented mindset. The successful candidate will play a key role in evaluating risk, guiding transaction structure, and ensuring compliance with underwriting standards and applicable regulations.

Candidate Profile

• 5-7+ years of substantive experience in title insurance underwriting or comparable commercial real estate experience in a law firm setting.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school required for Attorney Counsel position.
• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction, in good standing for attorney counsel position.
• General understanding of the process of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
• Ability to interpret and apply underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits
• Solid understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate transactions, title and settlement processes.
• Must be familiar with applicable real estate law, including federal and state regulations.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and externally, with clients and others.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage significant transaction volume, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Effective communicator with strong negotiation skills, who can deliver guidance with clarity, professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
• Strong analytical skills, detail oriented, with the ability to assess risk and provide practical solutions.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to act decisively when needed.
• Creative, solution-oriented approach to resolving complex title challenges.

What You'll Do

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers, related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Apply underwriting standards to assess risk and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance to internal teams on real estate settlement services and transaction structure.
• Develop and communicate underwriting guidelines and best practices in alignment with organizational standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support efficient and successful transaction execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected and collaborative team focused on delivering innovative solutions in the commercial real estate space. The organization fosters a people-first culture that values inclusion, professional growth, and excellence in service delivery. Professionals in this environment are empowered to think strategically, act decisively, and contribute meaningfully to a dynamic and evolving industry. The team is committed to supporting one another while maintaining a high-performance, client-focused approach.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: Starting at $112,500 -$198,150, depending upon experience and other factors. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, qualifications, and geographic location.
• Bonus potential
• Robust Benefits Package: Top-tier medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid parental leave, generous PTO and sick leave, and additional perks

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.

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