Description:

What We Do:
Provides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), 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.

What You'll Do:

Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), 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 assigned

What You'll Bring:

Law Degree required.
Admitted to practice in state of employment.
Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
5-7 years title underwriting experience.
Must be familiar with real estate law.
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.
Ohio Title Underwriting experience.

What we offer:
By 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.