Real Estate Insurance Underwriter

Title Underwriting SpecialistProvides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customers, related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance and provide guidance in the performance of real estate settlement services.HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTEProvides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers, related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.Other duties as assignedWHAT YOU'LL BRINGHigh School Diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.5-7 years title underwriting experience.Must be familiar with real estate law.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of 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.Pay Range: $97,700.00 - $130,300.00 AnnuallyFirst American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.