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Underwriting Counsel
Maitland, FL / Jacksonville, FL
Job Description
Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for nine consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.What We DoProvides 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.
First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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.
- Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of 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.
- Present training and educational seminars to company personnel, agents, and customers.
What You'll Bring
- Strong understanding of fundamental concepts of real estate law, real estate transactions, and settlement processes.
- General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
- General knowledge of federal and state regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively with colleagues remotely.
- Ability to act decisively.
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills with a focus on details, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and timely following up.
- Ability to 'think outside the box' to resolve issues with creativity and sound judgment.
- Local travel - average of 1-2 days a month.
- Law degree required
- 5-7 years title underwriting experience
- Licensed to practice law in the state of employment and in good standing
Salary Range: $71,500.00 - $148,500.00 Annual
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.
What We OfferBy choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also 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.First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5 to 7 years
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